William Henry Powell

1825 – 1904

William Henry Powell served the U.S. Army. William was 79 years old.

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

26 November 1862 · At Sinking Creek Valley, Va. · Major, 2d West Virginia Cavalry.

Distinguished services in raid, where with 20 men, he charged and captured the enemy's camp, 500 strong, without the loss of man or gun.

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Medal of Honor - Army November 26, 1862 · At Sinking Creek Valley, Va. · Major, 2d West Virginia Cavalry.

Distinguished services in raid, where with 20 men, he charged and captured the enemy's camp, 500 strong, without the loss of man or gun.

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