William A. Clark (soldier)

Corporal William A. Clark (July 24, 1828 – January 9, 1916) was an American soldier of the Civil War who, during a battle at Nolensville, Tennessee on 15 February 1863, successfully defended a wagon train. For his actions he earned the Medal of Honor. He served with the 2nd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment.[1] He was born in Pennsylvania, lived in Shelbyville and is buried in Nicollet, Minnesota.[1][2]

William A. Clark
Born(1828-07-24)July 24, 1828
Pennsylvania
DiedJanuary 9, 1916(1916-01-09) (aged 87)
Shelbyville, Minnesota
Place of burial
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1861–1865
RankCorporal
UnitMinnesota 2nd Regiment Minnesota Volunteer Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
*Battle of Chickamauga
AwardsMedal of Honor
Other worklawyer, judge, politician

Notes

  1. "William A. Clark". Military Times: Hall of Valor. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
  2. "Clark, William A." Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
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