Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
William Sully Beebe
Details
- Rank: First lieutenant (Highest Rank: Major)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Ordnance Department,
U.S. Army - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 23, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Cane River Crossing, Louisiana, USA
Citation
Voluntarily led a successful assault on a fortified position.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: June 30, 1897
- Born: February 14, 1841, Ithaca, Tompkins County, NY, United States
- Died: October 12, 1898
- Buried: U.S. Military Academy Cemetery (PM) (N-15), West Point, NY, United States