William Lord-Middle Village, NY
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 42.702 W 073° 53.196
18T E 594046 N 4507349
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Drurys Bluff, VA on May 16, 1864. He is buried in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery, Middle Village, NY in Map 2, Lot 469.
Waymark Code: WMZH0B
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 11/11/2018
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He was born on February 13, 1841 in England and died on August 4, 1915 in Manhattan, NY. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: LORD, WILLIAM
• Rank and organization: Musician, Company C, 40th Massachusetts Infantry
• Place and date: At Drurys Bluff, Va., 16 May 1864
• Entered service at: Lawrence, Mass.
• Date of issue: 4 April 1898
Citation: Went to the assistance of a wounded officer Iying helpless between the lines, and under fire from both sides removed him to a place of safety.
Armed Service: Army
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