William Marland
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
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| Intro | United States Army Medal of Honor recipient | ||
| Places | United States of America | ||
| was | Military leader | ||
| Work field | Military | ||
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| Birth | 1839, Massachusetts, USA | ||
| Death | 17 April 1905 (aged 66 years) | ||
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Biography
William Marland (1839–1905) was an officer in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 2d Independent Battery, Massachusetts Light Artillery. Place and date: At Grand Coteau, La., November 3, 1863. Entered service at:------. Born: March 11, 1839, Andover, Mass. Date of issue: February 16, 1897.
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After having been surrounded by the enemy's cavalry, his support having surrendered, he ordered a charge and saved the section of the battery that was under his command.