William Herbert Withington - Jackson, MI
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woolsox
N 42° 14.218 W 084° 24.603
16T E 713702 N 4679334
In the engagement with Confederate Forces at Bull Run, Captain William Withington remained on the field of battle, under heavy fire from the enemy, in order to care for his wounded commander.
Waymark Code: WM2RY3
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 12/16/2007
Views: 36
Born: February 01, 1835 at Dorchester, MA
Entered Service in the US Army from Jackson, MI
Earned The Medal of Honor During the Civil War For heroism July 21, 1861 at Bull Run, VA
Died: June 27, 1903 at the age of 68
Buried in Mount Evergreen Cemetery, Jackson, MI.
Withington Stadium located at Jackson High School is named in his honor.
Armed Service: Army
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