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U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

William Tilton

Details
  • Rank: Sergeant
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company C,
    7th New Hampshire Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: 1864
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Richmond Campaign, Virginia, USA
Citation
Gallant conduct in the field.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Hanover, Grafton County, New Hampshire
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: February 20, 1884
  • Born: October 27, 1834, St. Albans, Franklin County, VT, United States
  • Died: March 8, 1910, Enfield, NH, United States
  • Buried: Oak Grove Cemetery (113), Enfield, NH, United States
 

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