William D. Newland (sailor)

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William D. Newland
Born January 5, 1841(1841-01-05)–1914
Ordinary Seaman William Newland
Place of birth	Medway, Massachusetts
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Navy
Rank	Ordinary Seaman
Unit	USS Oneida
Battles/wars	American Civil War *Battle of Mobile Bay
Awards	Medal of Honor

William D. Newland (5 January 1841–1914) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the American Civil War.

1 Biography
2 Medal of Honor citation
3 See also
4 Notes
5 References

[edit] Biography

William Newland enlisted in the U.S. Navy from his birth state of Massachusetts and served as an Ordinary Seaman on the USS Oneida. His conduct as loader of Oneida's after 11-inch gun during the 5 August 1864 Battle of Mobile Bay was recognized by the award of the Medal of Honor.

William D. Newland died at about age 73 and was buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Millis, Massachusetts.

[edit] Medal of Honor citation

Rank and Organization:

Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1841, Medway, Mass. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 45, 31 December 1864.

Citation:

Serving on board the U.S.S. Oneida in the engagement at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Carrying out his duties as loader of the after 11-inch gun, Newland distinguished himself on board for his good conduct and faithful discharge of his station, behaving splendidly under the fire of the enemy and throughout the battle which resulted in the capture of the rebel ram Tennessee and the damaging of Fort Morgan.^[1]