Benjamin H. Jellison, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 29-Dec-1845
Place of Birth: Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States
Date of Death: 05-Apr-1904
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About Benjamin H. Jellison
- Benjamin H.
- Jellison (December 29, 1845 - April 5, 1904) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War.
- Jellison received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.
- Jellison's medal was won for his heroism at the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on July 3, 1863.
- He was honored with the award on December 1, 1864.Jellison was one of seven soldiers from the 19th Massachusetts Infantry who were awarded the Medal of Honor.
- He joined the Army in July 1861, and mustered out with his regiment in June 1865.
- After the civil war, Jellison served in the Massachusetts militia from 1873 to 1893, where he was promoted to captain, having entered the militia as a private.Jellison died in Reading, Massachusetts, and was buried in Haverhill, Massachusetts.
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