William W. Cranston-Parsons, KS
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Don.Morfe
N 37° 20.136 W 095° 14.394
15S E 301568 N 4134455
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Chancellorsville, VA on May 2, 1863. He is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Parsons, KS in the Coffey Addition, Block 9, Lot 11.
Waymark Code: WMYWFQ
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 08/02/2018
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He was born on November 20, 1838 in and died on December 7, 1907 in Parsons, KS. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: CRANSTON, WILLIAM W.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 66th Ohio Infantry
• Place and date: At Chancellorsville, Va., 2 May 1863
• Date of issue: 15 December 1892
Citation: One of a party of 4 who voluntarily brought in a wounded Confederate officer from within the enemy's line in the face of a constant fire.
Armed Service: Army
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