William E. Richey
William E. Richey | |
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Born | Athens County, Ohio, United States | June 1, 1841
Died | June 21, 1909 Harveyville, Kansas, United States | (aged 68)
Buried | Harveyville Cemetery, Harveyville, Kansas |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Rank | Corporal |
Unit | Company A, 15th Ohio Infantry |
Battles/wars | Battle of Chickamauga |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
William E. Richey (June 1, 1841 – June 21, 1909) was an American soldier who fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for valor.
Biography[]
Richey received the Medal of Honor in November 9, 1893 for his actions at the Battle of Chickamauga on September 19, 1863 while with Company A of the 15th Ohio Infantry.[1]
Medal of Honor citation[]
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal William E. Richey, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 19 September 1863, while serving with Company A, 15th Ohio Infantry, in action at Chickamauga, Georgia. While on the extreme front, between the lines of the combatants single-handed Corporal Richey captured a Confederate major who was armed and mounted.[2]
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- 1841 births
- 1909 deaths
- Union Army soldiers
- United States Army Medal of Honor recipients
- American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor
- Military personnel from Ohio
- People from Athens County, Ohio