U.S. Army
Hooper, William B.ConflictCivil War
RankQuartermaster Sergeant
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany L, 1st New Jersey Cavalry
HometownWillimantic, Connecticut
Citation
With the assistance of a comrade, headed off the advance of the enemy, shooting two of his color bearers; also posted himself between the enemy and the led horses of his own command, thus saving the herd from capture.
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