| William Henry Harrison Benyaurd | |
|---|---|
 William Henry Harrison Benyaurd | |
| Born | May 17, 1841 |
| Died | February 7, 1900 (aged 58) |
| Place of birth | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Place of death | New York City |
| Place of burial | West Point Cemetery, West Point, New York |
| Allegiance |
 United States of AmericaUnion |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1863 - 1900 |
| Rank |
 Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
William Henry Harrison Benyaurd (May 17, 1841 – February 7, 1900) was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War who earned the Medal of Honor for his actions at Five Forks, Virginia on April 1, 1865.[1] An 1863 graduate of West Point, Benyaurd was a 1st Lieutenant at Five Forks. He was awarded the Medal of Honor on September 7, 1897.[1] He later rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He is buried at the West Point Cemetery.[2] The United States Army Corps of Engineers operates a large towboat named in his honor. The Motor Vessel (M/V) Benyaurd[3][4] works out of the Corps of Engineers' Mississippi Valley Division in Vicksburg, Mississippi, as is assigned to the Corps' Vicksburg District.
Medal of Honor citation[]
"With one companion, voluntarily advanced in a reconnaissance beyond the skirmishers, where he was exposed to imminent peril; also, in the same battle, rode to the front with the commanding general to encourage wavering troops to resume the advance, which they did successfully."[5]
References[]
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This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the - ↑ 1.0 1.1 "William Henry Harrison Benyaurd". MilitaryTimes.com. http://www.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=3311. Retrieved 2009-04-09.
- ↑ "William H.H. Benyaurd". FindaGrave.com. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=4884. Retrieved 2009-04-09.
- ↑ https://archive.is/20130627155023/155.76.244.230/offices/od/odr/revetment/photos/benyrd1.jpg Motor Vessel Benyaurd
- ↑ https://archive.is/20130713025711/155.76.244.230/offices/od/odr/revetment/photos/benyrd2.jpg M/V Benyaurd towing barges on the Mississippi River
- ↑ "Medal of Honor recipients, Civil War (A-L)". United States Army Center of Military History. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/civwaral.html. Retrieved 2009-04-04.
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