Benjamin Hilliker
Benjamin F. Hilliker | |
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| Born | May 23, 1843 |
| Died | October 18, 1916 (aged 73) |
| Place of burial | Hollywood Forever Hollywood, California |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch | United States Army Union Army |
| Service years | 1861–1863 |
| Rank | Drummer |
| Unit | Wisconsin Company A, 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Conflicts | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Benjamin Franklin Hilliker (May 23, 1843 – October 18, 1916) served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor.
Hilliker was born on May 23, 1843.[1] He joined the 8th Wisconsin Infantry from Waupaca, Wisconsin in August 1861, and was discharged due to his wounds in August 1863.[2] Hilliker died on October 18, 1916, and was buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, California.[3]
Medal of Honor citation
[edit | edit source]His award citation reads:
For extraordinary heroism on 4 June 1863, while serving with Company A, 8th Wisconsin Infantry, in action at Mechanicsburg, Mississippi. When men were needed to oppose a superior Confederate force Musician Hilliker laid down his drum for a rifle and proceeded to the front of the skirmish line which was about 120 feet from the enemy. While on this volunteer mission and firing at the enemy he was hit in the head with a minie ball which passed through him. An order was given to "lay him in the shade; he won't last long." He recovered from this wound being left with an ugly scar.
See also
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Notes
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External links
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- 1843 births
- 1916 deaths
- People from Waupaca, Wisconsin
- Military personnel from Wisconsin
- People of Wisconsin in the American Civil War
- Union army soldiers
- United States Army Medal of Honor recipients
- People from Erie County, New York
- American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor
- Burials at Hollywood Forever Cemetery