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

William Henry Newman

Details
  • Rank: Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Captain)
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company B,
    86th New York Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: April 6, 1865
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Amelia Springs, Virginia, USA
Citation
Capture of flag.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Port Jervis, Orange County, New York
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: May 10, 1865
  • Born: December 12, 1838, Highland Mills, Orange County, NY, United States
  • Died: April 7, 1917, Freemont Center, NY, United States
  • Buried: Heavenly Rest Cemetery (MH), North Branch, NY, United States
 

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