William J. Palmer

1836 – 1909

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William J. Palmer served the U.S. Army. William was 72 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient William J. Palmer

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

14 January 1865 · At Red Hill, Ala., 14 January 1865. Entered service at. Philadelphia, Pa. Born. 16 September 1836, Leipsic, Kent County, Del. Date of issue. 24 February 1894.

With less than 200 men, attacked and defeated a superior force of the enemy, capturing their fieldpiece and about 100 prisoners without losing a man.

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Medal of Honor - Army January 14, 1865 · At Red Hill, Ala., 14 January 1865. Entered service at. Philadelphia, Pa. Born. 16 September 1836, Leipsic, Kent County, Del. Date of issue. 24 February 1894.

With less than 200 men, attacked and defeated a superior force of the enemy, capturing their fieldpiece and about 100 prisoners without losing a man.

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