Elijah W. Bacon
| Elijah W. Bacon | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1836 Burlington, Connecticut |
| Died |
May 6, 1864 Virginia |
| Place of burial | Maple Cemetery, Berlin, Connecticut |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch | |
| Years of service | 1862 - 1864 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |
 14th Connecticut Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards |
 Medal of Honor |
Elijah William Bacon (1836 – May 6, 1864) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
Biography
Bacon joined the 14th Connecticut Infantry in July 1862.[1] During Pickett's Charge on 3 July 1863, Bacon captured the battleflag of the 16th North Carolina Infantry. He was killed on 6 May 1864 at the Battle of the Wilderness, and received the Medal of Honor posthumously on 1 December 1864.
Medal of Honor citation
Citation:
Capture of flag of 16th North Carolina regiment.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Hanna, C. (2010). Gettysburg Medal of Honor Recipients. Bonneville Books. ISBN 9781599553023. Retrieved 2015-04-01.
- ↑ "Congressional Medal of Honor Society - Private BACON, ELIJAH W., U.S. Army". cmohs.org. Retrieved 2015-04-01.
External links
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