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U.S. Army · United States 
William J. Carson
1840 – 1913
William J. Carson served the U.S. Army. William was 73 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
19 September 1863 · At Chickamauga, Ga. · Musician, Company E, 1st Battalion, 15th U.S. Infantry.
At a critical stage in the battle when the 14th Corps lines were wavering and in disorder he on his own initiative bugled "to the colors" amid the 18th U.S. Infantry who formed by him, and held the enemy. Within a few minutes he repeated his action amid the wavering 2d Ohio Infantry. This bugling deceived the enemy who believed reinforcements had arrived. Thus, they delayed their attack.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
At a critical stage in the battle when the 14th Corps lines were wavering and in disorder he on his own initiative bugled "to the colors" amid the 18th U.S. Infantry who formed by him, and held the enemy. Within a few minutes he repeated his action amid the wavering 2d Ohio Infantry. This bugling deceived the enemy who believed reinforcements had arrived. Thus, they delayed their attack.
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