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U.S. Army · United States 
William H. H. Benyaurd
1841 – 1900
William H. H. Benyaurd served the U.S. Army. William was 58 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
1 April 1865 · At Five Forks, Va. · First Lieutenant, Engineers.
With one companion, voluntarily advanced in a reconnaissance beyond the skirmishers, where he was exposed to imminent peril; also, in the same battle, rode to the front with the commanding general to encourage wavering troops to resume the advance, which they did successfully.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
With one companion, voluntarily advanced in a reconnaissance beyond the skirmishers, where he was exposed to imminent peril; also, in the same battle, rode to the front with the commanding general to encourage wavering troops to resume the advance, which they did successfully.
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