MAJ. ORSON W. BENNETT MEDAL OF HONOR GRAVESTONE
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Listing Details
Type of Memorial: Medal of Honor Grave Stones Type II
Access: Cemetery
Wars Commemorated: CIVIL WAR
Submitted By: IOWACIVILWARMONUMENTS.COM
LT. BENNETT WAS A MEMBER OF THE 102ND U.S. COLORED TROOPS. HE WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR AT HONEY HILL, SC ON NOVEMBER 30, 1864 FOR LEADING A GROUP OF MEN TO RETRIEVE CANNONS LEFT ON THE BATTLEFIELD WHILE BEING RAKED BY ENEMY FIRE.
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