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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
 

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