Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
William R Richardson
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company A,
2d Ohio Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 6, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Deatonsville (Sailor's Creek), Virginia, USA
Citation
Having been captured and taken to the rear, Richardson made his escape, rejoined the Union lines, and furnished information of great importance as to the enemy's position and the approaches thereto.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Washington, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 7, 1866
- Born: 1842, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH, United States
- Died: October 24, 1873
- Buried: City Cemetery (2-1), Massillon, OH, United States