William H. Howe

William H. Howe (April 11, 1837 - April 23, 1907) was an American soldier and Medal of Honor recipient who served in the Union Amy during the American Civil War.

William H. Howe c. 1899

Biography

Howe was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts on April 11, 1837.[1] He served as Sergeant and eventually a First Lieutenant in Company K of the 29th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment.[2][3] He earned his medal on March 25, 1865, at the Battle of Fort Stedman, Virginia.[2] His medal was issued on March 8, 1895.[1] He died on April 23, 1907, in Everett, Massachusetts and is now interred in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.[2]

Medal of Honor Citation

Served an abandoned gun under heavy fire.

References
  1. "William Howe - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
  2. "William H Howe | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
  3. "about-recipient | Medal of Honor Convention". www.mohconvention.com. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
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