William W. Cranston

Private

Private William W. Cranston served the U.S. Army.

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U.S. Army

Private

Medal of Honor

2 May 1863 · At Chancellorsville, Va. · Private, Company A, 66th Ohio Infantry

One of a party of 4 who voluntarily brought in a wounded Confederate officer from within the enemy's line in the face of a constant fire.

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Medal of Honor - Army May 2, 1863 · At Chancellorsville, Va. · Private, Company A, 66th Ohio Infantry

One of a party of 4 who voluntarily brought in a wounded Confederate officer from within the enemy's line in the face of a constant fire.

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