Albert Marsh (Medal of Honor)
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
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Albert Marsh (February 15, 1831 – February 17, 1895) was a sergeant in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War.
Union
Albert Marsh | |
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Marsh in 1895 | |
| Born | February 15, 1831 |
| Died | February 17, 1895 (aged 64) |
| Place of burial | Randolph Cemetery Randolph, New York |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Branch | United States Army Union Army |
Service years | 1861–1864 |
Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |  Company B, 64th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
Conflicts | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Marsh joined the Union Army from Randolph, New York, in August 1861. He fought in the Battles of Fair Oaks (aka Seven Pines), Gettysburg, and Spotsylvania, and was wounded each time. He was mustered out in September 1864.[1]
He died February 17, 1895, and is buried in Randolph Cemetery, Randolph, New York.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company B, 64th New York Infantry. Place and date: At Spotsylvania, Va., May 12, 1864. Entered service at: Randolph, N.Y. Birth: Cattaraugus County, N.Y. Date of issue: December 1, 1864.
Citation:
Capture of flag.[3]
