William D. Dickey

1845 – 1924

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William D. Dickey served the U.S. Army. William was 79 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

17 June 1864 · At Petersburg, Va. · Captain, Battery M, 15th New York Heavy Artillery.

Refused to leave the field, remaining in command after being wounded by a piece of shell, and led his command in the assault on the enemy's works on the following day.

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For valor

Medal of Honor - Army June 17, 1864 · At Petersburg, Va. · Captain, Battery M, 15th New York Heavy Artillery.

Refused to leave the field, remaining in command after being wounded by a piece of shell, and led his command in the assault on the enemy's works on the following day.

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