William Plimley

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

While acting as aide to a general officer, voluntarily accompanied a regiment in an assault on the enemy's works and acted as leader of the movement which resulted in the rout of the enemy and the capture of a large number of prisoners.

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

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