U.S. Army
Cranston, William WallaceConflictCivil War
RankCaptain
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany A, 66th Ohio Infantry
Birthplacenear Woodstock, Ohio
Citation
One of a party of 4 who voluntarily brought in a wounded Confederate officer from within the enemy’s line in the face of a constant fire.
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