William Marland (Medal of Honor recipient)

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William Marland
Born March 11, 1839(1839-03-11)
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William Marland, Medal of Honor recipient
Place of birth Andover, Massachusetts
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Rank First Lieutenant
Unit 2d Independent Battery, Massachusetts Light Artillery
Battles/wars American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

William Marland was a First Lieutenant in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War.

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[edit] Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 2d Independent Battery, Massachusetts Light Artillery. Place and date: At Grand Coteau, La., 3 November 1863. Entered service at:------. Born: 11 March 1839, Andover, Mass. Date of issue: 16 February 1897.

Citation:

After having been surrounded by the enemy's cavalry, his support having surrendered, he ordered a charge and saved the section of the battery that was under his command.[1]

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[edit] Notes

  1. ^ "WILLIAM MARLAND" entry. of Honor Recipients: Civil War (M-Z). Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-01-13.

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