Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
William Wallace Cranston
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Captain)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company A,
66th Ohio Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 2, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Chancellorsville, Virginia, USA
Citation
One of a party of four who voluntarily brought in a wounded Confederate officer from within the enemy's line in the face of a constant fire.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: December 15, 1892
- Born: November 20, 1838, near Woodstock, Champaign County, OH, United States
- Died: December 7, 1907, Parsons, KS, United States
- Buried: Oakwood Cemetery (MH) (9-11-2) , Parsons, KS, United States