William B. Avery
William B. Avery | |
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| Born | September 10, 1840 Providence, Rhode Island |
| Died | July 19, 1893 (aged 52) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States ArmyUnion Army |
| Years of service | 186& – 1863 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | Company B, |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
William Bailey Avery (September 10, 1840 – July 19, 1894) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
Biography[]
Avery served in the American Civil War in the for the Union Army. He received the Medal of Honor on September 2, 1893 for his bravery at the Battle of Tranter's Creek.
Medal of Honor citation[]
Citation:
Handled his battery with greatest coolness amidst the hottest fire.[1]
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Categories:
- 1840 births
- 1894 deaths
- Union Army officers
- United States Army Medal of Honor recipients
- People of Rhode Island in the American Civil War
- American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor
- Burials at North Burying Ground (Providence)
- People from Providence, Rhode Island