Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
William Henry Walling
Details
- Rank: Captain (Highest Rank: Brevet Lieutenant Colonel)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company C,
142d New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: December 25, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Fort Fisher, North Carolina, USA
Citation
During the bombardment of the fort by the fleet, captured and brought the flag of the fort, the flagstaff having been shot down.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Folly Island, Charleston County, South Carolina
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 28, 1892
- Born: September 3, 1830, Hartford, Washington County, NY, United States
- Died: June 16, 1912, Potsdam, NY, United States
- Buried: Bayside Cemetery, Potsdam, NY, United States