Herbert E. Farnsworth (August 23, 1834 – July 4, 1908) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Farnsworth received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Trevilian Station at Trevilian Station in Virginia on 11 June 1864. He was honored with the award on 1 April 1898.

Biography

Farnsworth was born in Perrysburg, New York on 23 August 1834. He joined the

10th New York Cavalry The 10th New York Cavalry Regiment ("Porter Guard") was a cavalry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Service The 10th New York Cavalry was organized in Elmira, New York beginning in August 1861 and mustered in ...

as a bugler in September 1861. By June 1864, the time of his meritorious action, he was the regiment's Sergeant Major. He was commissioned as a first lieutenant in August 1864 and mustered out in June 1865.Regimental Roster
/ref> Farnsworth died on 4 July 1908 and his remains are interred at the Pomeroy City Cemetery in Washington.

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Biography

Medal of Honor citation

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