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William H. Surles

Private
1845 – 1919
Medal of Honor - Army
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Private William H. Surles served the U.S. Army. William was 74 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient William Surles
Medal of Honor Recipient William Surles
Service Record
U.S. Army
Private
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
8 October 1862 · At Perryville, Ky. · Private, Company G, 2d Ohio Infantry.

In the hottest part of the fire he stepped in front of his colonel to shield him from the enemy's fire.

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For valor

Medal of Honor - Army October 8, 1862 · At Perryville, Ky. · Private, Company G, 2d Ohio Infantry.
In the hottest part of the fire he stepped in front of his colonel to shield him from the enemy's fire.
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Medal of Honor - Army

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