William Richardson

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Having been captured and taken to the rear, made his escape rejoined the Union lines, and furnished information of great importance as to the enemy's position and the approaches thereto.

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

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