William H. Newman

Lieutenant

1838 – 1917

Lieutenant William H. Newman served the U.S. Army. William was 78 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Lieutenant

Medal of Honor

6 April 1865 · Near Amelia Springs, Va. · Lieutenant, Company B, 86th New York Infantry.

Capture of flag.

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Medal of Honor - Army April 6, 1865 · Near Amelia Springs, Va. · Lieutenant, Company B, 86th New York Infantry.

Capture of flag.

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William H. Newman

Lieutenant

U.S. Army

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