William B. Avery

1840 – 1893

William B. Avery served the U.S. Army. William was 52 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

5 June 1862 · At Tranters Creek, N.C. · Lieutenant, U.S. Army, 1st New York Marine Artillery.

Handled his battery with greatest coolness amidst the hottest fire.

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Medal of Honor - Army posthumous June 5, 1862 · At Tranters Creek, N.C. · Lieutenant, U.S. Army, 1st New York Marine Artillery.

Handled his battery with greatest coolness amidst the hottest fire.

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