Corporal Benona Sprague | |
|---|---|
 Sprague c. 1900 | |
| Born | 15 February 1833 Salina, New York |
| Died | June 19, 1908 (aged 75) Cheney's Grove, Illinois |
| Buried | Riverside Cemetery, Saybrook, Illinois |
| Allegiance | United States (Union) |
| Service/ | Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1865 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 116th Illinois Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Siege of Vicksburg, American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Children | 2 |
Benona Sprague (15 February 1833 – 19 June 1908) was a corporal in the United States Army who was awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the American Civil War. On May 22, 1863, during the Siege of Vicksburg, he led a volunteer storming party against Confederate fortifications. He was issued the Medal of Honor on 10 July 1894.[1][2]
- ^ "Benona Sprague (1833-1908) - Find A Grave..." www.findagrave.com. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
- ^ "Civil War (M - Z Index) of the Medal of Honor Recipients for the United States Army". www.army.mil. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
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