William Laing

Sergeant

1831 – 1864

Sergeant William Laing served the U.S. Army. William was 33 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Sergeant

Medal of Honor

29 September 1864 · At Chapins Farm, Va. · Sergeant, Company F, 158th New York Infantry.

Was among the first to scale the parapet.

Awards & Decorations 1

Medal of Honor - Army September 29, 1864 · At Chapins Farm, Va. · Sergeant, Company F, 158th New York Infantry.

Was among the first to scale the parapet.

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William Laing

Sergeant

U.S. Army

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