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William B. Avery

Medal of Honor recipient

William B. Avery

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Medal of Honor recipient

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United States of America

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Male

Birth

10 September 1840 People who share this birthday

Place of birth

Providence, USA

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Virgo People who share this birthday

Death

19 July 1894 People who died on this day

Age

53 years

Awards

Medal of Honor

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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.

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Avery served in the American Civil War in the 1st New York Marine Artillery for the Union Army. He received the Medal of Honor on September 2, 1893 for his bravery at the Battle of Tranter's Creek.

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Handled his battery with greatest coolness amidst the hottest fire.

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Notable American soldiers

Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1800 to 1849

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Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1800 to 1849

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1840 births

1894 deaths

American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor

Burials in Rhode Island

People from Providence, Rhode Island

People of Rhode Island in the American Civil War

Union Army soldiers

United States Army Medal of Honor recipients

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http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/45/avery-william-b.php

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7156588

http://militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=3218

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