Elwood N. Williams-Bala Cynwyd, PA
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Don.Morfe
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Shiloh, TN on April 6, 1862. He is buried in West Laurel Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, PA in Edgewood Section, Lot 668.
Waymark Code: WM11213
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/01/2019
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He was born on November 11, 1842 in Philadelphia, PA and died on March 8, 1921 in Philadelphia, PA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: WILLIAMS, ELWOOD N.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 28th Illinois Infantry
• Place and date: At Shiloh, Tenn., 6 April 1862
• Entered service at: Havanna, Ill.
• Date of issue: 28 September 1897
Citation: A box of ammunition having been abandoned between the lines, this soldier voluntarily went forward with one companion, under a heavy fire from both armies, secured the box, and delivered it within the line of his regiment, his companion being mortally wounded.
Armed Service: Army
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