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Williams, William Haliday
Williams, William Haliday
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany C, 82nd Ohio Infantry
HometownWilliamstown, Ohio
Citation

Voluntarily went beyond the lines to observe the enemy; also aided a wounded comrade.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1864

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