William E. Richey

1841 – 1909

William E. Richey served the U.S. Army. William was 68 years old.

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

19 September 1863 · At Chickamauga, Ga. · Corporal, Company A, 15th Ohio Infantry.

While on the extreme front, between the lines of the combatants single_handed he captured a Confederate major who was armed and mounted.

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Medal of Honor - Army September 19, 1863 · At Chickamauga, Ga. · Corporal, Company A, 15th Ohio Infantry.

While on the extreme front, between the lines of the combatants single_handed he captured a Confederate major who was armed and mounted.

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