William Edgar Simonds-Collinsille, CT
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Don.Morfe
N 41° 48.576 W 072° 55.038
18T E 673001 N 4630733
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Irish Bend, LA on April 14, 1863. He is buried in Collinsville Cemetery, Collinsville, CT in Ave B, Lot 11.
Waymark Code: WM10H2F
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 05/07/2019
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He was born on November 24, 1842 in Hartford, CT and died on March 14, 1903 in Hartford, CT. He attained the rank of Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: SIMONDS, WILLIAM EDGAR
• Rank and organization: Sergeant Major, 25th Connecticut Infantry
• Place and date: At Irish Bend, La., 14 April 1863
• Entered service at: Canton, Conn.
• Date of issue: 25 February 1899
Citation: Displayed great gallantry, under a heavy fire from the enemy, in calling in the skirmishers and assisting in forming the line of battle.
Armed Service: Army
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