William C. May

1826 – 1894

William C. May served the U.S. Army. William was 68 years old.

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

16 December 1864 · At Nashville, Tenn. · Private, Company H, 32d Iowa Infantry.

Ran ahead of his regiment over the enemy's works and captured from its bearer the flag of Bonanchad's Confederate battery (C.S.A.).

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Medal of Honor - Army December 16, 1864 · At Nashville, Tenn. · Private, Company H, 32d Iowa Infantry.

Ran ahead of his regiment over the enemy's works and captured from its bearer the flag of Bonanchad's Confederate battery (C.S.A.).

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