Thomas F. Ellsworth
Medal of Honor recipient
About Thomas F. Ellsworth
Lived 1840 – 1911 (aged 70).
Thomas Foulds Ellsworth (November 12, 1840 - August 29, 1911) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
Biography Ellsworth served in the Union Army in the 55th Massachusetts Infantry. He received the Medal of Honor on November 18, 1895, for his actions at the Battle of Honey Hill.
Medal of Honor citation Citation:
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain (Infantry) Thomas Foulds Ellsworth, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 30 November 1864, while serving with Company B, 55th Massachusetts Colored Infantry, in action at Honey Hill, South Carolina. Under a heavy fire Captain Ellsworth carried his wounded commanding officer from the field.
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Who was Thomas F. Ellsworth?
Medal of Honor recipient (1840-1911)
When was Thomas F. Ellsworth born?
Thomas F. Ellsworth was born on 12 November 1840 in Ipswich.
When did Thomas F. Ellsworth die?
Thomas F. Ellsworth died on 29 August 1911.
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