Frederick R. Jackson
Frederick Randolph Jackson (February 18, 1844 - February 14, 1925) was an American soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor who earned the award for his actions during the American Civil War.
Biography[edit]
Jackson was born in New Haven, Connecticut on February 18, 1844.[1] He served as first sergeant in Company F of the 7th Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry.[2][3] He earned his medal in action at James Island, South Carolina on June 16, 1862.[2] By the end of the war he had reached the rank of Sergeant Major.[2] His medal was issued in 1862.[1] He died in Smithville, New York on February 14, 1925, and is buried in Smithville Cemetery, Smithville, New York.[1]
Medal of Honor Citation[edit]
For extraordinary heroism on 16 June 1862, in action at James Island, South Carolina. Having his left arm shot away in a charge on the enemy, First Sergeant Jackson continued on duty, taking part in a second and a third charge until he fell exhausted from the loss of blood.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Frederick Jackson - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
- ^ a b c "Frederick Randolph Jackson | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
- ^ "Jackson, Frederick R". The National Medal of Honor Museum. Retrieved 2022-02-16.