U.S. Army
Withington, William HerbertConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Brigadier General
Year of Action1861
Unit/CommandCompany B, 1st Michigan Infantry
HometownDorchester, Massachusetts
Citation
Remained on the field under heavy fire to succor his superior officer.
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