William H. Raymond (May 30, 1844 – December 7, 1916) was an American soldier who fought with the Union Army in the American Civil War. Raymond received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for actions taken on July 3, 1863 during the Battle of Gettysburg.[1][2][3]
William H. Raymond | |
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| Born | May 30, 1844 Penfield, New York, US |
| Died | December 7, 1916 (aged 72) Washington, D.C., US |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | US Army |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Unit | Company A, 108th New York Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Gettysburg American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Medal of Honor citation
editThe President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal William H. Raymond, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 3 July 1863, while serving with Company A, 108th New York Infantry, in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Corporal Raymond voluntarily and under a severe fire brought a box of ammunition to his comrades on the skirmish line.[4]
Personal life
editRaymond had three children with Olive A. Raymond following the war. He moved to Washington D.C. in 1900 when he was appointed a clerk in the census bureau.[5] He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Recognition of Gallant Conduct of Lieutenant Raymond". Democrat and Chronicle. 11 March 1896. p. 15. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- ^ "Gettysburg brought valor to forefront". The Baltimore Sun. 26 June 2005. pp. M8. Retrieved 28 June 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Awarded a Medal of Honor". Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, The Evening News. 11 March 1896. p. 7. Retrieved 28 June 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "William Raymond - Recipient". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- ^ "Captain W. H. Raymond Dies". Evening Star. 10 December 1916. p. 23 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Burial detail: Raymond, William H". ANC Explorer. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
