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About William Westerhold
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant William Westerhold, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 12 May 1864, while serving with Company G, 52d New York Infantry, in action at Spotsylvania, Virginia, for capture of flag of 23d Virginia Infantry (Confederate States of America).
General Orders: Date of Issue: December 1, 1864
Action Date: May 12, 1864
Service: Army
Rank: Sergeant
Company: Company G
Division: 52d New York Infantry
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William Westerhold's Timeline
| 1836 |
January 21, 1836
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Binde, Prussia
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| 1910 |
May 12, 1910
Age 74
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New York, New York, United States
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Fresh Pond Crematory and Columbarium (Cremated), Middle Village, Queens, New York, United States
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