William Y. W. Ripley

1832 – 1905

William Y. W. Ripley served the U.S. Army. William was 72 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

1 July 1862 · At Malvern Hill, Va. · Lieutenant Colonel, 1st U.S. Sharpshooters.

At a critical moment brought up two regiments, which he led against the enemy himself, being severely wounded.

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Medal of Honor - Army July 1, 1862 · At Malvern Hill, Va. · Lieutenant Colonel, 1st U.S. Sharpshooters.

At a critical moment brought up two regiments, which he led against the enemy himself, being severely wounded.

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