Indian Wars Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a First Sergeant in the United States Army in Company B, 7th United States Calvary. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on June 25, 1876 at the Little Big Horn River, Montana. His citation reads "Rescued the body of Lt. Hodgson from within the enemy's lines; brought up ammunition and encouraged the men in the most exposed positions under heavy fire." His original grave marker was a simple stone with his surname only. The military marker was erected on Memorial Day of 2008.
Indian Wars Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a First Sergeant in the United States Army in Company B, 7th United States Calvary. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on June 25, 1876 at the Little Big Horn River, Montana. His citation reads "Rescued the body of Lt. Hodgson from within the enemy's lines; brought up ammunition and encouraged the men in the most exposed positions under heavy fire." His original grave marker was a simple stone with his surname only. The military marker was erected on Memorial Day of 2008.
Bio by: Don Morfe
Inscription
MEDAL OF HONOR
1ST SERG CO B
7 US CAV
INDIAN WARS
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Benjamin C. Criswell
1910 United States Federal Census
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Benjamin C. Criswell
1880 United States Federal Census
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Benjamin C. Criswell
1920 United States Federal Census
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Benjamin C. Criswell
West Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriage Records, 1863-1900
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Benjamin C. Criswell
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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