William J. Babcock

1841 – 1897

William J. Babcock served the U.S. Army. William was 56 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

2 April 1865 · At Petersburg, Va. · Sergeant, Company E, 2d Rhode Island Infantry.

Planted the flag upon the parapet while the enemy still occupied the line; was the first of his regiment to enter the works.

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Medal of Honor - Army April 2, 1865 · At Petersburg, Va. · Sergeant, Company E, 2d Rhode Island Infantry.

Planted the flag upon the parapet while the enemy still occupied the line; was the first of his regiment to enter the works.

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