William W. Chisman-Augusta, KS
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Don.Morfe
N 37° 41.004 W 096° 58.098
14S E 679151 N 4172630
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Vicksburg, MS on May 22, 1863. He is buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta, KS in the Original Section, Lot 532, Space 5.
Waymark Code: WMYTYY
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 07/25/2018
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He was born on September 24, 1843 in Dearborn County, MI and died on April 25, 1925 in Augusta, KS. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: CHISMAN, WILLIAM W.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company I, 83d Indiana Infantry
• Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863
• Entered service at: Wilmington, Ind.
• Date of issue: 15 August 1894
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Armed Service: Army
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