Orren Bennett
Medal of Honor recipient
About Orren Bennett
Private Orren Bennett was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Bennett received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Sayler's Creek in Virginia on 6 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 10 May 1865.
Biography Bennett was born in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. He enlisted into the 141st Pennsylvania Infantry at Towanda, Pennsylvania. His date of death is unknown.
Medal of Honor citation
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Who was Orren Bennett?
Medal of Honor recipient
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Orren Bennett died in Pennsylvania.
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