William Houlton

William Houlton (September 1, 1835 - February 13, 1918) was an American soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

William Houlton in 1905

Biography

Houlton was born on September 1, 1835, in Clymer, New York. He served as a Commissary Sergeant in the 1st West Virginia Cavalry.[1] He earned the Medal of Honor for "Capture of flag." on April 6, 1865, in action at the Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia.[2][3] He died on February 13, 1918, in Abilene, Kansas and is now buried in Abilene Cemetery, Kansas.[2]

References
  1. "Medal Of Honor Details - The Civil War (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
  2. "William M Houlton | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
  3. "William Houlton - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
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