William H. Appleton

William H. Appleton
Born (1843-03-24)March 24, 1843
Chichester, New Hampshire
Died September 9, 1912(1912-09-09) (aged 69)
Allegiance United States United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Years of service 1861 - 1866
Rank Captain
Brevet Major
Unit 4th U.S. Colored Infantry
Battles/wars Second Battle of Petersburg, Battle of Chaffin's Farm
Awards Medal of Honor

William H. Appleton (March 24, 1843 - September 9, 1912) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.

Biography

Appleton served in the American Civil War in the 4th U.S. Colored Infantry for the Union Army. He received the Medal of Honor on February 18, 1891 for his actions at the Second Battle of Petersburg and the Battle of Chaffin's Farm.

He died on September 9, 1912 at the age of 69 and is buried in the Evergreen Cemetery in Pembroke, New Hampshire.

Medal of Honor citation

Citation:

The first man of the Eighteenth Corps to enter the enemy's works at Petersburg, Va., 15 June 1864. Valiant service in a desperate assault at New Market Heights, Va., inspiring the Union troops by his example of steady courage.[1]

See also

Biography portal United States Army portal American Civil War portal

References

  1. ↑ Congressional Medal of Honor Society
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