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William R. Richardson (Medal of Honor)

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William R. Richardson
Born1842
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
DiedOctober 24, 1873
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
Buried
Massillon City Cemetery, Massillon, Ohio
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Union Army
RankPrivate
UnitCompany A, 2nd Ohio Cavalry
Battles / warsBattle of Sayler's Creek
Awards Medal of Honor

William R. Richardson (1842 – October 24, 1873) was an American soldier who fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War and received the Medal of Honor for his valor.

Biography

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Richardson received the Medal of Honor on April 7, 1866, for his actions at the Battle of Sayler's Creek during the Third Battle of Petersburg on April 6, 1865, while with Company A of the 2nd Ohio Cavalry.[1]

Medal of Honor citation

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Citation:

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private William R. Richardson, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Sailor's Creek, Virginia, on 6 April 1865. Having been captured and taken to the rear, Private Richardson made his escape rejoined the Union lines, and furnished information of great importance as to the enemy's position and the approaches thereto.[2]

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