Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
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