U.S. Army
Walling, William HenryConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Lieutenant Colonel
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany C, 142nd New York Infantry
HometownHartford, New York
Citation
During the bombardment of the fort by the fleet, captured and brought the flag of the fort, the flagstaff having been shot down.
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