Rufus Saxton, Jr.
Born: October 19, 1824 at Greenfield, Massachusetts
Home Town: Deerfield, Massachusetts
Medal of Honor
U.S. Army
American Civil War
Date of Issue: April 25, 1893
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Brigadier General Rufus Saxton, Jr., United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on May 26 – 30, 1862, while serving with U.S. Volunteers, in action at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, for distinguished gallantry and good conduct in the defense.
