William Fox

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Bravely assisted in the capture of one of the enemy's guns; with the first troops to enter the city, captured the flag of the Confederate customhouse.

Rank: Private
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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