Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
William Westerhold
Details
- Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: First Lieutenant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company G,
52d New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 12, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Citation
Capture of flag of 23d Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.) and its bearer.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: December 6, 1864
By Major General George G. Meade, at a review of the 2nd Army Corps Headquarters, Peebles' House, near Petersburg, Va.
- Born: January 21, 1836, Binde, Germany (Prussia)
- Died: May 12, 1910, New York City, NY, United States