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William D. Newland

1841 – 1914
Medal of Honor - Navy
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William D. Newland served the U.S. Navy. William was 72 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient William D. Newland
Medal of Honor Recipient William D. Newland
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U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
5 August 1864 · USS Oneida, Mobile Bay · Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy.

Serving on board the U.S.S. Oneida in the engagement at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Carrying out his duties as loader of the after 11-inch gun, Newland distinguished himself on board for his good conduct and faithful discharge of his station, behaving splendidly under the fire of the enemy and throughout the battle which resulted in the capture of the rebel ram Tennessee and the damaging of Fort Morgan.

45, 31 December 1864.
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Medal of Honor - Navy August 5, 1864 · USS Oneida, Mobile Bay · Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy. 45, 31 December 1864.
Serving on board the U.S.S. Oneida in the engagement at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Carrying out his duties as loader of the after 11-inch gun, Newland distinguished himself on board for his good conduct and faithful discharge of his station, behaving splendidly under the fire of the enemy and throughout the battle which resulted in the capture of the rebel ram Tennessee and the damaging of Fort Morgan.
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