William Campbell
Sailor in the U.S. Navy during the American Civil War
About William Campbell
Born 1838. William Campbell was an American.
William Campbell (born ) was a sailor in the U.S. Navy during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Second Battle of Fort Fisher on January 15, 1865.
Military service Campbell volunteered for service in the U.S. Navy and was assigned to the Union sloop-of-war . His enlistment is credited to the state of Indiana.
On January 15, 1865, the North Carolina Confederate stronghold of Fort Fisher was taken by a combined Union storming party of sailors, marines, and soldiers under the command of Admiral David Dixon Porter and General Alfred Terry.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 59 (June 22, 1865)
Action Date: January 15, 1865
Service: Navy
Rank: Boatswain's Mate
Division: U.S.S. Ticonderoga
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Who was William Campbell?
sailor in the U.S. Navy during the American Civil War
When was William Campbell born?
William Campbell was born in 1838 in Indiana.
What nationality was William Campbell?
William Campbell was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: William Campbell
· DBpedia: William Campbell (Medal of Honor, 1838)
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