Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
William Ernest Goodman
Details
- Rank: First Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Major)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company D,
147th Pennsylvania Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 3, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Chancellorsville, Virginia, USA
Citation
Rescued the colors of the 107th Ohio Volunteers from the enemy.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: January 11, 1894
- Born: December 10, 1838, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, United States
- Died: March 22, 1912, Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Buried: St. Thomas Church Cemetery (MH), Whitemarsh, PA, United States