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William R. D. Blackwood
1838 – 1922
William R. D. Blackwood. William was 83 years old.
Service Record
Medal of Honor
2 April 1865 · At Petersburg, Va. · Surgeon, 48th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Removed severely wounded officers and soldiers from the field while under a heavy fire from the enemy, exposing himself beyond the call of duty, thus furnishing an example of most distinguished gallantry.
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Foreign awards
Medal of Honor - Army
Removed severely wounded officers and soldiers from the field while under a heavy fire from the enemy, exposing himself beyond the call of duty, thus furnishing an example of most distinguished gallantry.
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