William P. Black

1842 – 1916

William P. Black served the U.S. Army. William was 73 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

7 March 1862 · At Pea Ridge, Ark. · Captain, Company K, 37th Illinois Infantry.

Single-handedly confronted the enemy, firing a rifle at them and thus checking their advance within 100 yards of the lines.

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Medal of Honor - Army March 7, 1862 · At Pea Ridge, Ark. · Captain, Company K, 37th Illinois Infantry.

Single-handedly confronted the enemy, firing a rifle at them and thus checking their advance within 100 yards of the lines.

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