Benson, Stephen D.
2012-08-09

Sources:

  • The Medical and Surgical History of the War of the Rebellion (1861-1865), part 1, vol 2, (Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1870). View source information 
  • "Stephen D. Benson (Union)," in The American Civil War Research Database [database online], Alexander Street Press, 2012. 16 January 2012. View source information 
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Patten, Sumner A.

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  • Patten examined and reported on Benson's case.
  • 2012-01-16
  • May 24, 1864
  • Apr 02, 1866

Sanger, E.F.

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  • Sanger evaluated Benson for pension eligibility, rating his disability as total.
  • 2012-01-16
  • Sept 01, 1868
  • Sept 30, 1868
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Harewood General Hospital

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  • Benson suffered a head wound by conoidal ball at the battle of Spottsylvania Courthouse. After receiving treatment for a number of months, Benson was commissioned and returned to his regiment, but later resigned.
  • 2012-01-16
  • May 24, 1864
  • Aug 01, 1864
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31st Maine Infantry

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  • Benson enlisted into A Company of the 31st Maine Infantry as Sergeant.
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  • Mar 01, 1864
  • July 15, 1865
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Battle of Spotsylvania

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  • Benson was injured at the Battle of Spottsylvania.
  • 2012-01-16
  • May 12, 1864