William Dickey

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Refused to leave the field, remaining in command after being wounded by a piece of shell, and led his command in the assault on the enemy’s works on the following day.

Rank: Captain
Date of Issue: June 10, 1896
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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