The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to

Benjamin Gifford Buried: Hinsdale, NY

Rank: Private Organization: Company H, 121st New York Infantry Place: At Sailors Creek, Virginia Date: 6 April 1865 Entered service at: German Flats, NY Born: 13 September 1833 at German Flats, NY Died: 14 July 1901

Citation:

Capture of Confederate flag.