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U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

William E Hart

Details
  • Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Corporal)
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company B,
    8th New York Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: August 1864 - 1865
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, USA
Citation

Gallant conduct and services as scout in connection with capture of the guerrilla Harry Gilmore, and other daring acts.

Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Rushville, Yates County, New York
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: July 3, 1872
  • Born: 1843, Rushville, Yates County, NY, United States
  • Died: October 21, 1874, Champlain Canal, NY, United States
  • Buried: , Halfmoon, NY, United States
  • Location of Medal: National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
 

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