Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
William Henry Freeman
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company B,
169th New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: January 15, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Fort Fisher, North Carolina, USA
Citation
Volunteered to carry the brigade flag after the bearer was wounded.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Troy, Rensselaer County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 27, 1905
- Born: May 10, 1844, Troy, Rensselaer County, NY, United States
- Died: August 26, 1911, Troy, NY, United States
- Buried: Oakwood Cemetery (MH) (H-251), Troy, NY, United States
- Location of Medal: Fort Fisher North Carolina Historic Site, Kure Beach, NC