William W. Kendall

1839 – 1920

William W. Kendall served the U.S. Army. William was 80 years old.

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

17 May 1863 · At Black River Bridge, Miss. · First Sergeant, Company A, 49th Indiana Infantry.

Voluntarily led the company in a charge and was the first to enter the enemy's works, taking a number of prisoners.

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Medal of Honor - Army May 17, 1863 · At Black River Bridge, Miss. · First Sergeant, Company A, 49th Indiana Infantry.

Voluntarily led the company in a charge and was the first to enter the enemy's works, taking a number of prisoners.

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