Richard Beddows

Private Richard Beddows (June 27, 1843 to February 15, 1922) was a British soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Beddows was awarded the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action in Spotsylvania, Virginia during the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse on 18 May 1864.[1][2][3] He was honored with the award on July 10, 1896.[4]

Richard Beddows
Born	June 27, 1843 Liverpool, England
Died	February 15, 1922 (aged 78)
Buried	New Rochelle, New York
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1861 - 1865
Rank	Private
Unit	34th New York Battery
Battles/wars	Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse
Awards	Medal of Honor

Biography

Beddows was born in Liverpool, England on 27 June 1843. He enlisted in the army in August 1861, and mustered out with his battery in June 1865. [5] He died on 15 February 1922, and his remains were interred at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in New Rochelle, New York.[6]

Medal of Honor citation

Brought his guidon off in safety under a heavy fire of musketry after he had lost it by his horse becoming furious from the bursting of a shell.[1][2]

See also

• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A–F

External links

• Richard Beddows at Find a Grave

References

1. "Military Times Hall of Valor". Retrieved 23 July 2013.
2. "Medal of Honor recipients Civil War (A-L)". Retrieved 23 July 2013.
3. Hanning, Bud (2010). Every Day of the Civil War: A Chronological Encyclopedia. McFarland. p. 560. ISBN 9780786444649.
4. "Medal of honor recipients (Civil War): A-L". Retrieved 21 July 2013.
5. Regimental roster
6. "Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Garage". Retrieved 23 July 2013.