Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
William T Holmes
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company A,
3d Indiana Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 6, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Deatonsville (Sailor's Creek), Virginia, USA
Citation
Capture of flag of 27th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Indanapolis, Marion County, Indiana
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 3, 1865
- Born: June 7, 1846, Vermilion County, IL, United States
- Died: August 31, 1916, Osage Township, MO, United States
- Buried: Old Bean Cemetery, Appleton, St. Clair County, MO, United States