Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
William Joseph Sperry
Details
- Rank: Major (Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
6th Vermont Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 2, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Citation
With the assistance of a few men, captured two pieces of artillery and turned them upon the enemy.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Cavendish, Windsor County, Vermont
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 12, 1892
- Born: December 28, 1840, Cavendish, Windsor County, VT, United States
- Died: March 3, 1914
- Buried: Mount Union Cemetery, Cavendish Village, VT, United States