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Benoni Strivson

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Benoni Strivson

Birth
Overton County, Tennessee, USA
Death
15 Dec 1870 (aged 38–39)
Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, USA
Burial
Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, USA
Plot
Government Block 10A, mass grave
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. He was AKA Benoni Stinson. He was born in Overton, Tennessee. He entered the US Army at Sacramento, California. He served as a Private in Company B, 8th US Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for action during August 13, and October 31, 1868 in the vicinity of the Black Mountains, Arizona Territory. His citation reads "Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians".
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. He was AKA Benoni Stinson. He was born in Overton, Tennessee. He entered the US Army at Sacramento, California. He served as a Private in Company B, 8th US Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for action during August 13, and October 31, 1868 in the vicinity of the Black Mountains, Arizona Territory. His citation reads "Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians".

Bio by: Don Morfe

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  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Jan 1, 2010
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46212131/benoni-strivson: accessed ), memorial page for Benoni Strivson (1831–15 Dec 1870), Find a Grave Memorial ID 46212131, citing Stockton Rural Cemetery, Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.