William Stone Hubbell
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Stone Hubbell (April 19, 1837 – August 28, 1930) was a United States Army captain during the American Civil War, and a recipient of the Medal of Honor.
William Stone Hubbell | |
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 Hubbell in c. 1899 | |
| Born | April 19, 1837 Wolcottville, Connecticut, US |
| Died | August 28, 1930 (aged 93) |
| Allegiance | United States Union |
| Service | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 21st Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Hubbell entered army service at North Stonington (New London County), Connecticut.[1]
Captain Hubbell served in Company A of the 21st Connecticut Infantry[2] at the Battle of Chaffin's Farm. In that battle on September 30, 1864, at Fort Harrison, Virginia, he led out a small flanking party, engaged a Confederate force and at great risk captured a large number of prisoners.[3] For this action, Hubbell was awarded the Medal of Honor on June 13, 1894.[1]
William Stone Hubbell died on August 28, 1930.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company A, 21st Connecticut Infantry. Place and date: At Fort Harrison, Va., September 30, 1864. Entered service at: North Stonington, Conn. Born: April 19, 1837, Wolcottville, Conn. Date of issue: June 13, 1894.
Citation:
Led out a small flanking party and by a clash and at great risk captured a large number of prisoners.
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