William Simonds

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Displayed great gallantry, under a heavy fire from the enemy, in calling in the skirmishers and assisting in forming the line of battle.

Rank: Sergeant Major
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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