William Lord (Medal of Honor)
| William Lord | |
|---|---|
| Born |
February 13, 1841 England |
| Died | August 4, 1915 (aged 74) |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Musician |
| Unit | Company C, 40th Massachusetts Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
William Lord (February 13, 1841–August 4, 1915) was a Musician in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Musician, Company C, 40th Massachusetts Infantry. Place and date: At Drurys Bluff, Va., May 16, 1864. Entered service at. Lawrence, Mass. Birth: England. Date of issue. April 4, 1898.
Citation:
Went to the assistance of a wounded officer Iying helpless between the lines, and under fire from both sides removed him to a place of safety.
See also
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- "WILLIAM LORD" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
External links
- "William Lord". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-07-03.
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