Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
William J Babcock
Details
- Rank: Sergeant
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
2d Rhode Island Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 2, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Citation
Planted the flag upon the parapet while the enemy still occupied the line; was the first of his regiment to enter the works.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: South Kingston, Washington County, Rhode Island
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 2, 1895
- Born: April 8, 1841, Griswold, New London County, CT, United States
- Died: October 29, 1897
- Buried: Riverside Cemetery (MH), Wakefield, RI, United States