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U.S. Army

William Henry Walling

ConflictCivil War

RankBrevet Lieutenant Colonel

Year of Action1864

Unit/CommandCompany C, 142nd New York Infantry

BirthplaceHartford, 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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