About William J. Wray
Lived 1845 – 1919 (aged 74). William J. Wray was an American military personnel.
William J. Wray (May 16, 1845 - June 2, 1919) was an American soldier who won the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Fort Stevens in the American Civil War.
Wray was born in Philadelphia, and enlisted in the 23rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in 1861. He was wounded at the Battle of Fredericksburg in 1862, getting shot through the eye on December 13. After recovering, he fought as a sergeant in the 1st Veteran Reserve Corps.
Wray was awarded the Medal of Honor on December 15, 1892 for his actions at Fort Stevens on July 12, 1864.
Wray died aged 74 on June 2, 1919, and was buried at Philadelphia Memorial Park.
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Who was William J. Wray?
Union Army Medal of Honor recipient
When was William J. Wray born?
William J. Wray was born on 16 May 1845 in Philadelphia.
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William J. Wray died on 2 June 1919.
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William J. Wray was a military personnel.
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William J. Wray was American.
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