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

Medal of Honor

to

 

BRIGGS, ELIJAH A.

Rank and Organization: Corporal, Company B, 2d Connecticut Heavy Artillery. Place and Date: At Petersburg, Va., 3 April 1865. Entered Service At: Salisbury, Conn. Birth: Salisbury, Conn. Date of Issue: 10 May 1865.

Citation:

Capture of battle flag.

 

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