William Jones (soldier)

William Jones (1836 - May 12, 1864) was an Irish-born American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the American Civil War.

Biography

Jones was born in Wicklow, Wicklow County, Ireland in 1836.[1] He served as first sergeant in Company A of the 73rd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment.[1][2] He earned his medal in action at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia on May 12, 1864.[2] Jones was killed in action on May 12, 1864, and thus his medal was award posthumously on December 1, 1864.[1][3] He is now buried in Fredericksburg National Military Park, Fredericksburg, Virginia.[1]

Medal of Honor Citation

For extraordinary heroism on 12 May 1864, in action at Spotsylvania, Virginia, for capture of flag of 65th Virginia Infantry (Confederate States of America).[3]

References
  1. "William Jones | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
  2. "Jones, William". The National Medal of Honor Museum. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
  3. "William Jones - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2022-02-26.


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