William Simmons

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Capture of flag of 34th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A ). Being the first to enter the works, he shot and wounded the enemy color bearer.

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

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