William R. Richardson

1842 – 1873

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William R. Richardson served the U.S. Army. William was 31 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

6 April 1865 · At Sailors Creek, Va. · Private, Company A, 2d Ohio Cavalry.

Having been captured and taken to the rear, made his escape rejoined the Union lines, and furnished information of great importance as to the enemy's position and the approaches thereto.

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For valor

Medal of Honor - Army April 6, 1865 · At Sailors Creek, Va. · Private, Company A, 2d Ohio Cavalry.

Having been captured and taken to the rear, made his escape rejoined the Union lines, and furnished information of great importance as to the enemy's position and the approaches thereto.

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