William H. Barnes

1840 – 1866

William H. Barnes served the U.S. Army. William was 26 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

29 September 1864 · At Chapins Farm, Va. · Private, Company C, 38th U.S. Colored Troops.

Among the first to enter the enemy's works; although wounded.

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Medal of Honor - Army September 29, 1864 · At Chapins Farm, Va. · Private, Company C, 38th U.S. Colored Troops.

Among the first to enter the enemy's works; although wounded.

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