United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
William J. Sewell
1835 – 1901
William J. Sewell served the U.S. Army. William was 66 years old.
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U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
3 May 1863 · At Chancellorsville, Va. · Colonel, 5th New Jersey Infantry.
Assuming command of a brigade, he rallied around his colors a mass of men from other regiments and fought these troops with great brilliancy through several hours of desperate conflict, remaining in command though wounded and inspiring them by his presence and the gallantry of his personal example.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
Assuming command of a brigade, he rallied around his colors a mass of men from other regiments and fought these troops with great brilliancy through several hours of desperate conflict, remaining in command though wounded and inspiring them by his presence and the gallantry of his personal example.
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