Frank G. Butterfield facts for kids
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Frank G. Butterfield
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| Born | May 11, 1842 Rockingham, Vermont |
| Died | January 6, 1916 (aged 73) Derby Line, Vermont |
| Buried |
Saxtons River Cemetery, Saxtons River, Vermont
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |
 United States Army |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit |  6th Regiment Vermont Volunteer Infantry - Company C |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Frank G. Butterfield (born May 11, 1842, died January 6, 1916) was an American soldier. He fought bravely during the American Civil War. Frank Butterfield received the Medal of Honor. This is the highest award for bravery in the United States. He earned it for his actions at Salem Heights, Virginia. This happened on May 4, 1863. He received the award on May 4, 1891.
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Frank G. Butterfield: A Brave Soldier
Frank G. Butterfield was born in Rockingham, Vermont. This was on May 11, 1842. Before the war, he was studying law. He attended Middlebury College.
Joining the Army
Frank joined the 6th Vermont Infantry. This happened on October 4, 1861. He signed up in Middlebury, Vermont. He became a First Lieutenant. His unit was Company C.
Earning the Medal of Honor
Frank Butterfield showed great courage. He earned the Medal of Honor. This was for his actions at Salem Heights. The event took place on May 4, 1863. He was later promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel. This was on October 21, 1864. He took command of his regiment.
Life After the War
After the war, Frank Butterfield became a merchant. He worked near the Saxtons River. He also went back to school. He finished his law studies.
In 1880 and 1881, he worked for the government. He was in charge of the tenth Vermont census. A census counts all the people in an area. He also helped with the Washington census. Later, he worked for the Bureau of Pensions. This was in 1882. He became a chief in 1890. He left public office in 1888. He then started his own private business.
Frank Butterfield passed away on January 6, 1916. He was 73 years old. He was buried in the Saxtons River Cemetery. This cemetery is in Saxtons River, Vermont.
