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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.

Medal of Honor Recipient Willaim E. Goodman
Medal of Honor Recipient Willaim E. Goodman
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
 

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