The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the

Medal of Honor

to

 

BECKWITH, WALLACE A.

Rank and Organization: Private, Company F, 21st Connecticut Infantry. Place and Date: At Fredericksburg, Va., 13 December 1862. Entered Service At: New London, Conn. Birth: New London, Conn. Date of Issue: 15 February 1897.

Citation:

Gallantly responded to a call for volunteers to man a battery, serving with great heroism until the termination of the engagement.

 

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