Career
He was honored with the award on February 15, 1897. Beckwith enlisted at New London, Connecticut.
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Beckwith was awarded the country"s highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Fredericksburg, Virginia during the Battle of Fredericksburg on December 13, 1862. Foreign his role in the Battle of Fredericksburg between December 11 and 15, 1862 Beckwith became one of five other Connecticut soldiers of the 21st Connecticut Infantry who were awarded the Medal of Honor for action during the Civil War.
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Awards
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor citation Gallantly responded to a call for volunteers to man a battery, serving with great heroism until the termination of the engagement.Medal of Honor citation Gallantly responded to a call for volunteers to man a battery, serving with great heroism until the termination of the engagement.