William Lord (Medal of Honor)

William Lord
Born (1841-02-13)February 13, 1841
England
Died August 4, 1915(1915-08-04) (aged 74)
New York City, New York
Place of burial Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery, Middle Village, New York
Allegiance United States of America
Union
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Rank Musician
Unit Company C, 40th Massachusetts Infantry
Battles/wars American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

William Lord (February 13, 1841–August 4, 1915) was a Musician in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Musician, Company C, 40th Massachusetts Infantry. Place and date: At Drurys Bluff, Va., May 16, 1864. Entered service at. Lawrence, Mass. Birth: England. Date of issue. April 4, 1898.

Citation:

Went to the assistance of a wounded officer lying helpless between the lines, and under fire from both sides removed him to a place of safety.

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References

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
  • "WILLIAM LORD" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
  • "William Lord". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-07-03.
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