Prescott, Roswell, 1844-1916

Dates:
Birth 1844
Death 1916

Biographical notes:

Resident of Buxton, Me.; served with Company A, 27th Maine Infantry Volunteers during the Civil War; was captured and held as prisoner of war but escaped from Libby Prison in Richmond, Va.; received a Congressional Medal of Honor for his exceptional military service.

From the description of Roswell Prescott collection, 1862-1994. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70974730

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Subjects:

  • Medal of Honor
  • Military prisons
  • Veterans

Occupations:

  • Soldiers
  • Soldiers

Places:

  • Virginia--Richmond (as recorded)
  • Maine (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Buxton (Me.) (as recorded)