Albert E. Fernald facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Albert E. Fernald
Medal of Honor winner Albert E. Fernald
Born	(1838-05-13)May 13, 1838 Winterport, Maine
Died	December 3, 1908(1908-12-03) (aged 70) Winterport, Maine
Buried	Oak Hill Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army
Rank	O-02First Lieutenant
Unit	Company F, 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars	Battle of Five Forks
Awards	Medal of Honor

First Lieutenant Albert E. Fernald (May 13, 1838 – December 3, 1908) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Fernald received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Five Forks in Virginia on 1 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 10 May 1865.

Biography

Fernald was born in Winterport, Maine, on 13 May 1838. He enlisted into the 20th Maine Infantry. He died on 3 December 1908 and his remains are interred at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Maine.