William A. Clark (soldier)

Corporal William A. Clark (July 24, 1828 – January 9, 1916) was an American soldier of the Civil War who, during a battle at Nolensville, Tennessee on 15 February 1863, successfully defended a wagon train. For his actions he earned the Medal of Honor. He served with the 2nd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Division.[1] He was born in Pennsylvania, lived in Shelbyville and is buried in Nicollet, Minnesota.[1][2]

Notes

  1. 1 2 "William A. Clark". Military Times: Hall of Valor. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
  2. ↑ "CLARK, WILLIAM A". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 10 August 2013.


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