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U.S. Navy · United States 
William A. Stanley
1831
William A. Stanley served the U.S. Navy.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
5 August 1864 · USS Hartford, Mobile Bay · Shell Man, U.S. Navy.
Shell man on No. 8 on board the U.S.S. Hartford during successful actions against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. Although severely wounded when his ship sustained numerous hits under the enemy's terrific shellfire, Stanley continued to pass shell until forced by the loss of blood to go below.
45, 31 December 1864.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
45, 31 December 1864.
Shell man on No. 8 on board the U.S.S. Hartford during successful actions against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. Although severely wounded when his ship sustained numerous hits under the enemy's terrific shellfire, Stanley continued to pass shell until forced by the loss of blood to go below.
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