William E. Simonds

Sergeant Major

1842 – 1903

Sergeant Major William E. Simonds served the U.S. Army. William was 60 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Sergeant Major

Medal of Honor

14 April 1863 · At Irish Bend, La. · Sergeant Major, 25th Connecticut Infantry.

Displayed great gallantry, under a heavy fire from the enemy, in calling in the skirmishers and assisting in forming the line of battle.

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Medal of Honor - Army April 14, 1863 · At Irish Bend, La. · Sergeant Major, 25th Connecticut Infantry.

Displayed great gallantry, under a heavy fire from the enemy, in calling in the skirmishers and assisting in forming the line of battle.

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Sergeant Major

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