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William L. Heermance
1837 – 1903
William L. Heermance served the U.S. Army. William was 65 years old.
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U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
30 April 1863 · At Chancellorsville, Va. · Captain, Company C, 6th New York Cavalry
Took command of the regiment as its senior officer when surrounded by Stuart's Cavalry. The regiment cut its way through the enemy's line and escaped but Capt. Heermance was desperately wounded, left for dead on the field and was taken prisoner.
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
Took command of the regiment as its senior officer when surrounded by Stuart's Cavalry. The regiment cut its way through the enemy's line and escaped but Capt. Heermance was desperately wounded, left for dead on the field and was taken prisoner.
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