ALBERT E FERNALD

U.S. Civil War – U.S. Army

Albert E Fernald

Details

  • Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company F,
    20th Maine Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: April 1, 1865
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Five Forks, Virginia, USA

Citation

During a rush at the enemy, Lt. Fernald seized, during a scuffle, the flag of the 9th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).

Medal of Honor Recipient Albert E. Fernald
Medal of Honor Recipient Albert E. Fernald

Additional Details

  • Accredited to: Winterport, Waldo County, Maine
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: May 10, 1865
  • Born: May 13, 1838, Winterport, Waldo County, ME, United States
  • Died: December 3, 1908
  • Buried: Oak Hill Cemetery (MH), Winterport, ME, United States