Born: 1840 in Hyde Park, Vermont, a son of Royal Perrigo and Clarissa Fairbanks
Died: November 21, 1868, buried in Merrillsville Cemetery, Franklin, New York with Vet 1861-1865 marker
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In the Civil War he served in Company E, 60th NYS Volunteers, Vet 1861-1865. Major conflicts Benjamin fought in were the following: 2nd Battle of Bull Run - Aug 30, 1862, Antietam - Sept 16-17, 1862, Chancellorsville - May 1-3, 1863, Battle of Gettysburg - July 1-3, 1863, Sherman's March - Nov 15-Dec 10, 1864.
Excerpt about battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia
The Palladiem, Malone, Thursday May 21, 1863
From the Sixtieth Regiment. HEADQUARTERS 60th N. Y. S. V. CAMP NEAR ACQUIA CREEK LANDING, VA., May 14, 1863
Sergt. PERIGO exhibited an unexcelled daring, rushing forward with his rifle, and loading and firing without cessation. It is a miracle that he escaped unharmed.
