Benjamin_H._Jellison
Benjamin H. Jellison
American soldier
Benjamin H. Jellison (December 29, 1845 - April 5, 1924) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Jellison received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Jellison's medal was won for his heroism at the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on July 3, 1863.[1] He was honored with the award on December 1, 1864.[2]
Jellison was one of seven soldiers from the 19th Massachusetts Infantry who were awarded the Medal of Honor.[3] He joined the Army in July 1861, and mustered out with his regiment in June 1865.[4] After the civil war, Jellison served in the Massachusetts militia from 1873 to 1893, where he was promoted to captain, having entered the militia as a private.[3]
Jellison died in Reading, Massachusetts on April 5, 1924,[3][5] and was buried in Haverhill, Massachusetts.[1][2]