Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
William Jones
Details
- Rank: First Sergeant
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company A,
73d New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 12, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Spotsylvania, Virginia
Citation
Capture of flag of 65th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: Yes
- Presentation Date & Details: December 1, 1864
- Born: 1836, Wicklow, County Wicklow, Ireland
- Died: May 12, 1864, Spotsylvania, VA, United States
- Buried: Fredericksburg National Military Park (MH) (2448), Fredericksburg, VA, United States
- Location of Medal: