William Marland (Medal of Honor)
William Marland (March 11, 1839 – April 17, 1905) was an officer in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War.
William Marland | |
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 Marland in 1865 | |
| Born | March 11, 1839 Andover, Massachusetts |
| Died | April 17, 1905 (aged 66) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit |  2nd Battery, Massachusetts Volunteer Light Artillery |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
He was a companion of the Massachusetts Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 2d Independent Battery, Massachusetts Light Artillery. Place and date: At Grand Coteau, La., November 3, 1863. Entered service at:------. Born: March 11, 1839, Andover, Mass. Date of issue: February 16, 1897.
Citation:
After having been surrounded by the enemy's cavalry, his support having surrendered, he ordered a charge and saved the section of the battery that was under his command.[1]
Notes
- "William Marland". of Honor Recipients: Civil War (M—Z). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-01-13.
References
- "William Marland". of Honor Recipients: Civil War (M-Z). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved January 13, 2008.
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