b. 1831 Overton County, Tennessee. d. 15/12/1870 Stockton, California.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 13/08 – 31/10/1868 in vicinity of Black Mountains, Arizona Territory.
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. He was AKA Benoni Stinson. He was born in Overton, Tennessee. He entered the US Army at Sacramento, California. He served as a Private in Company B, 8th US Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for action during August 13, and October 31, 1868 in the vicinity of the Black Mountains, Arizona Territory. He received his Medal on July 24, 1869.
MOH CITATION:
Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
BURIAL LOCATION: UNKNOWN.
IN MEMORY OF MARKER AT STOCKTON RURAL CEMETERY, STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA.
GOVERNMENT BLOCK 10A.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.