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About William Toomer
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant William Toomer, United States Army, for gallantry in the charge of the volunteer storming party on 22 May 1863, while serving with Company G, 127th Illinois Infantry, in action at Vicksburg, Mississippi.
General Orders: Date of Issue: July 9, 1894
Action Date: May 22, 1863
Service: Army
Rank: Sergeant
Company: Company G
Division: 127th Illinois Infantry
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William Toomer's Timeline
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January 12, 1831
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Dublin, Ireland
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| 1901 |
December 27, 1901
Age 70
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Graceland Cemetery, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
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