William Marland

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

After having been surrounded by the enemy's cavalry, his support having surrendered, he ordered a charge and saved the section of the battery that was under his command.

Rank: First Lieutenant
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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