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William H. Walling

Captain
1830 – 1912
Medal of Honor - Army
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Captain William H. Walling served the U.S. Army. William was 81 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient William H. Walling
Medal of Honor Recipient William H. Walling
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U.S. Army
Captain
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
25 December 1864 · At Fort Fisher, N.C. · Captain, Company C, 142d New York Infantry.

During the bombardment of the fort by the fleet, captured and brought the flag of the fort, the flagstaff having been shot down.

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Medal of Honor - Army December 25, 1864 · At Fort Fisher, N.C. · Captain, Company C, 142d New York Infantry.
During the bombardment of the fort by the fleet, captured and brought the flag of the fort, the flagstaff having been shot down.
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Medal of Honor - Army

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