EPHRAIM W HARRINGTON

U.S. Civil War – U.S. Army

Ephraim W Harrington

Details

  • Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: Major)
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company G,
    2d Vermont Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: May 3, 1863
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA

Citation

Carried the colors to the top of the heights and almost to the muzzle of the enemy’s guns.

Medal of Honor Recipient Ephraim W. Harrington
Medal of Honor Recipient Ephraim W. Harrington

Additional Details

  • Accredited to: Kirby, Caledonia County, Vermont
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: December 13, 1893
  • Born: January 16, 1833, Waterford, Oxford County, ME, United States
  • Died: October 19, 1914, St. Johnsbury, VT, United States
  • Buried: Grove Cemetery (MH), East St. Johnsbury, VT, United States