Benjamin Thackrah

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Benjamin Thackrah
Born	(1845-08-13)August 13, 1845 Scotland
Died	May 20, 1912(1912-05-20) (aged 66)
Place of burial	Saint Mary's Cemetery, Fort Johnson, New York
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Army Union Army
Rank	Private
Unit	115th New York Infantry
Battles / wars	Fort Gates, Florida
Awards	Medal of Honor

Benjamin Thackrah (August 13, 1845 – May 20, 1912) was a Scottish soldier who fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for valor.

Thackrah served in the American Civil War in the 115th New York Infantry. He received the Medal of Honor on May 2, 1890, for his actions near Fort Gates, Florida, on April 1, 1864.

Citation:

Was a volunteer in the surprise and capture of the enemy's picket.^[1]

• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: T-Z

• Military Times
• Benjamin Thackrah at Find a Grave