William Campbell (Medal of Honor, 1840)
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For the Civil War Medal of Honor recipient in the U.S. Navy, born 1838, see William Campbell (Medal of Honor, 1838).
William Campbell (April 28, 1840 – April 19, 1919) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.
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Born | (1840-04-28)April 28, 1840 County Down, Ireland |
Died | April 19, 1919(1919-04-19) (aged 78) Iowa, US |
Place of burial | Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines, Iowa |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Rank | Corporal |
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Battles/wars | American Civil War • Siege of Vicksburg |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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