First Lieutenant Albert E. Fernald (May 13, 1838 – December 3, 1908) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Fernald received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Five Forks in Virginia on 1 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 10 May 1865.[1][2]
Albert E. Fernald | |
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 Medal of Honor winner Albert E. Fernald | |
| Born | May 13, 1838 Winterport, Maine |
| Died | December 3, 1908 (aged 70) Winterport, Maine |
| Buried | Oak Hill Cemetery |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Rank |  |
| Unit |  Company F, 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Five Forks |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Biography
editFernald was born in Winterport, Maine, on 13 May 1838. He enlisted into the 20th Maine Infantry. He died on 3 December 1908 and his remains are interred at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Maine.
Medal of Honor citation
editThe President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Albert E. Fernald, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 1 April 1865, while serving with Company F, 20th Maine Infantry, in action at Five Forks, Virginia. During a rush at the enemy, Lieutenant Fernald seized, during a scuffle, the flag of the 9th Virginia Infantry (Confederate States of America).[1][2]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Albert E. Fernald". Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 22 November 2013.