Herbert E. Farnsworth

Sergeant Major Herbert E. Farnsworth (August 23, 1834 to 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 enlisted into the 10th New York Cavalry. He died on 4 July 1908 and his remains are interred at the Pomeroy City Cemetery in Washington.