Lieutenant Colonel William H. H. Benyaurd served in the U.S. Army. William served with the U.S. Engineers. William served in the Civil War and the Spanish-American War. William was 58 years old.
With one companion, voluntarily advanced in a reconnaissance beyond the skirmishers, where he was exposed to imminent peril; also, in the same battle, rode to the front with the commanding general to encourage wavering troops to resume the advance, which they did successfully.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
7 September 1897.
Burial Information
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