Thomas F. Ellsworth

Thomas F. Ellsworth
Born (1840-11-12)November 12, 1840
Ipswich, Massachusetts
Died August 29, 1911(1911-08-29) (aged 70)
Place of burial Altadena, California
Allegiance United States United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Union Army
Rank Captain
Unit Massachusetts Company B, 55th Massachusetts Colored Infantry
Battles/wars Battle of Honey Hill
Awards Medal of Honor

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:

Under a heavy fire carried his wounded commanding officer from the field. [1]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Congressional Medal of Honor Society
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