William May

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Ran ahead of his regiment over the enemy's works and captured from its bearer the flag of Bonanchad's Confederate battery (C.S.A.).

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

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