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U.S. Army · United States 
William B. Hooper
1841 – 1870
William B. Hooper served the U.S. Army. William was 29 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
31 March 1865 · At Chamberlains Creek, Va. · Corporal, Company L, 1st New Jersey Cavalry.
With the assistance of a comrade, headed off the advance of the enemy, shooting two of his color bearers; also posted himself between the enemy and the led horses of his own command, thus saving the herd from capture.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
With the assistance of a comrade, headed off the advance of the enemy, shooting two of his color bearers; also posted himself between the enemy and the led horses of his own command, thus saving the herd from capture.
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