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    NY National Guard Honors Civil War Medal of Honor recipient [Image 1 of 8]

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    A bronze military grave marker for Benjamin B. Levy, a Sergeant in the US Army who served in the Civil War and was awarded the Medal of Honor. He was born February 22, 1845, and died July 20, 1921. A Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) star medallion (1861–1865) is placed at the base of the marker, and a Star of David is embossed between his birth and death dates, indicating his Jewish faith.

    BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES

    05.21.2021

    Photo by Mark Getman 

    New York National Guard

    The gravesite of Union Sgt. Benjamin Levy, the first Jewish American to receive the Medal of Honor Medal of Honor for actions in the Civil War while serving with New York’s 1st Volunteer Infantry Regiment, at his burial site at Cypress Hills Cemetery in Brooklyn, N.Y. A New York Army National Guard color guard, Jewish Chaplain and ceremony speaker joined with the Jewish Community Center Association of North America and the Jewish Welfare Board Jewish Chaplains Council to commemorate Levy’s service May 21, 2021. (U.S. National Guard photo by New York Guard Capt. Mark Getman)

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    Date Taken: 05.21.2021
    Date Posted: 05.25.2021 14:49
    Photo ID: 6662267
    VIRIN: 210521-Z-A3538-1000
    Resolution: 2048x1216
    Size: 2.23 MB
    Location: BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, US
    Web Views: 72
    Downloads: 5

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    A bronze military grave marker for Benjamin B. Levy, a Sergeant in the US Army who served in the Civil War and was awarded the Medal of Honor. He was born February 22, 1845, and died July 20, 1921. A Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) star medallion (1861–1865) is placed at the base of the marker, and a Star of David is embossed between his birth and death dates, indicating his Jewish faith.
    A military ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a cemetery, where U.S. Army soldiers in dress uniforms are presenting a folded flag to a civilian man wearing a yarmulke (kippah). Three soldiers are visible, with one actively handing over what appears to be a folded burial flag. The setting, attire, and gravestone markers in the background suggest this is a military funeral or memorial service.
    A military honor guard ceremony is taking place in a cemetery, likely during a Memorial Day or similar commemorative event. Uniformed soldiers are presenting the American flag and a military unit flag while civilians and officers render salutes and hand-over-heart gestures. A bugler is visible at the right edge, suggesting a formal military tribute such as Taps.
    A U.S. Army color guard ceremony is taking place in a cemetery, likely during a Memorial Day or military commemoration event. Several soldiers in dress uniforms are standing at attention while one holds an American flag and another carries what appears to be a unit guidon. A senior officer stands to the left, appearing to oversee or participate in the ceremony.
    A military ceremony is taking place in a cemetery on a sunny day. A senior officer in dress uniform is saluting at a grave marker labeled 'Benjamin Levy' (plot 57), while a color guard stands nearby holding the American flag and what appears to be a unit or state flag. The scene suggests a memorial or honors ceremony, possibly on a commemorative occasion such as Memorial Day.
    A military honor guard ceremony is taking place in a cemetery on a sunny day. Uniformed soldiers are presenting the American flag and a blue military flag while a bugler plays, likely performing 'Taps.' Civilians and at least one uniformed officer stand at attention or salute in the background near grave markers.
    A granite cemetery monument or grave marker bearing the surname 'LEVY' in raised lettering. Several small stones have been placed on top of the ledge, consistent with the Jewish mourning tradition of leaving stones at gravesites. Symbols are visible on either side of the name, including what appears to be a Masonic square and compass on the left and a Star of David with additional emblems on the right.
    A black and white archival portrait photograph of a middle-aged man with dark hair and a prominent mustache with a small chin beard. He is dressed in formal 19th-century attire including a dark jacket and bow tie. The image appears to be a daguerreotype or early photographic print, consistent with mid-to-late 1800s portraiture style.

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