Adam White
American Union soldier during Civil War
About Adam White
Lived 1823 – 1895 (aged 71).
Adam White (21 December 182319 May 1895) was a Swiss-born American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Civil War.
Born in Switzerland on 21 December 1823, Adam White was a corporal in the United States Army during the American Civil War. While assigned to the 11th West Virginia Infantry Regiment, for his actions on 2 April 1865 at Hatcher's Run in Virginia, White was awarded the Medal of Honor on 13 June 1865.
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Who was Adam White?
American Union soldier during Civil War
When was Adam White born?
Adam White was born on 21 December 1823 in Switzerland.
When did Adam White die?
Adam White died on 19 May 1895 in Tyner, West Virginia.
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· DBpedia: Adam White (Medal of Honor)
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