| Frederick R. Jackson | |
|---|---|
| File:File:Frederick R. Jackson.jpg | |
| Born | February 18, 1844 |
| Died | February 14, 1925 (aged 80) |
| Place of birth | New Haven, Connecticut |
| Place of death | Smithville, New York |
| Buried at | Smithville Cemetery, Smithville, New York |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | Army |
| Rank | Sergeant Major |
| Unit | Company F, 7th Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars |
American Civil War James Island, South Carolina |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Frederick Randolph Jackson (February 18, 1844 - February 14, 1925) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Civil War.
Biography[]
Jackson was born in New Haven, Connecticut on February 18, 1844.[1] He served as first sergeant in Company F of the 7th Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry.[2][3] He earned his medal in action at James Island, South Carolina on June 16, 1862.[2] By the end of the war he had reached the rank of Sergeant Major.[2] His medal was issued in 1862.[1] He died in Smithville, New York on February 14, 1925, and is buried in Smithville Cemetery, Smithville, New York.[1]
Medal of Honor Citation[]
For extraordinary heroism on 16 June 1862, in action at James Island, South Carolina. Having his left arm shot away in a charge on the enemy, First Sergeant Jackson continued on duty, taking part in a second and a third charge until he fell exhausted from the loss of blood.[1]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Frederick Jackson - Recipient -" (in en). http://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/978.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Frederick Randolph Jackson | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient" (in en). https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/frederick-r-jackson.
- ↑ "Jackson, Frederick R" (in en-US). https://mohmuseum.org/medal_of_honor/jackson-frederick-r/.
The original article can be found at Frederick R. Jackson and the edit history here.