Albert E. Fernald
| Albert E. Fernald | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 13, 1838 Winterport, Maine |
| Died |
December 3, 1908 (aged 70) Winterport, Maine |
| Buried at | Oak Hill Cemetery |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit |
 Company F, 20th Maine Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Five Forks |
| Awards |
 Medal of Honor |
First Lieutenant Albert E. Fernald (May 13, 1838 to 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]
Biography
Fernald 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
During a rush at the enemy, Lt. Fernald seized, during a scuffle, the flag of the 9th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).[1][2]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 22 November 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Albert E. Fernald". Retrieved 22 November 2013.