Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
William Henry Powell
Details
- Rank: Major (Highest Rank: Brevet Major General)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
2d West Virginia Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: November 26, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Sinking Creek, Virginia, USA
Citation
Distinguished services in raid, where with 20 men, he charged and captured the enemy's camp, 500 strong, without the loss of a man or gun.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: July 22, 1890
- Born: May 25, 1825, Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales
- Died: December 26, 1904, Belleville, IL, United States
- Buried: Graceland Cemetery (PM) (N-284) , Chicago, IL, United States
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