William T. Holmes-Appleton City, MO
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Don.Morfe
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Sailors Creek, VA n April 6, 1865. He is buried in Bean Cemetery, Appleton City, MO.
Waymark Code: WMZ7K9
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 09/23/2018
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He was born on June 7, 1846 in Vermilon IL and died on August 31, 1916 in Appleton City, MO. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: HOLMES, WILLIAM T.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 3d Indiana Cavalry
• Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865
• Entered service at: Indianapolis, Ind.
• Date of issue: 3 May 1865
Citation: Capture of flag of 27th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
Armed Service: Army
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