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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.
Medal of Honor Recipient William W. Cranston
Medal of Honor Recipient William W. Cranston
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
 

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