William E. Goodman
Medal of Honor recipient
About William E. Goodman
Lived 1838 – 1912 (aged 73). William E. Goodman was an American.
William Ernest Goodman (December 10, 1838 – March 22, 1912) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Goodman received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Goodman's medal was won when he rescued the colors of the 107th Ohio Infantry from Confederate States Army forces during the Battle of Chancellorsville, in Virginia on March 3, 1863.
Goodman was born in Philadelphia. He was commissioned as an officer in September 1861, and mustered out with his regiment in July 1865.
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Who was William E. Goodman?
Medal of Honor recipient
When was William E. Goodman born?
William E. Goodman was born on 10 December 1838 in Philadelphia.
When did William E. Goodman die?
William E. Goodman died on 22 March 1912 in Pennsylvania.
What nationality was William E. Goodman?
William E. Goodman was American.
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