U.S. Army
Knight, William J.ConflictCivil War
Unit/CommandCompany E, 21st Ohio Infantry
HometownApple Creek, Ohio
Citation
One of the 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians) who, by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or Buell) penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Ga., in an attempt to destroy the bridges and tracks between Chattanooga and Atlanta.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as William J. KnightU.S. Army
Civil War
Label
Lutes, Franklin W.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
McClelland, James M.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Johnston, EdwardU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Williams, LeroyU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Harris, MosesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Chambers, Joseph B.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Kouma, Ernest RichardU.S. ArmyConflict: Korean War
Hooker, GeorgeU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Myers, George S.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Bolden, Paul LutherU.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Lang, George CharlesU.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War
Ward, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
John, William F.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Miller, John G.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Taylor, William G.U.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Taylor, RichardU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Chandler, Henry FlintU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Houghton, Charles H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Stolz, FrankU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Sterling, John T.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Lovering, George MasonU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Robertson, SamuelU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Robinson, James H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Boury, RichardU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
The Medal
A Medal Steeped in History
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.
EXPLORE THE MEDAL
Exhibits
THE RING OF VALOR
Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.
VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
