Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
William Garrett
Details
- Rank: Sergeant
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company G,
41st Ohio Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: December 16, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Citation
With several companions dashed forward, the first to enter the enemy's works, taking possession of four pieces of artillery and captured the flag of the 13th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.).
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: February 24, 1865
- Born: February 6, 1842, England
- Died: December 30, 1916, Leavenworth, KS, United States
- Buried: Leavenworth National Cemetery (MH) (32-3-26), Leavenworth, KS, United States