William R. Richardson-Massillon, OH
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 46.536 W 081° 30.924
17T E 456507 N 4513974
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Sailors Creek, VA on April 6, 1865. He is buried in Massillon City Cemetery, Massillon, OH in Section 2, Lot 1.
Waymark Code: WM109DP
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 03/25/2019
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He was born in 1842 in Cleveland, OH and died on October 24, 1873 in Massillon, OH. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: RICHARDSON, WILLIAM R.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 2d Ohio Cavalry
• Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865
• Entered service at: Washington, Ohio
• Date of issue: 7 April 1866
Citation: Having been captured and taken to the rear, made his escape rejoined the Union lines, and furnished information of great importance as to the enemy's position and the approaches thereto.
Armed Service: Army
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