U.S. Army
Simonds, William EdgarConflictCivil War
RankSecond Lieutenant
Year of Action1863
Unit/Command25th Connecticut Infantry
BirthplaceCollinsville, Connecticut
Citation
Displayed great gallantry, under a heavy fire from the enemy, in calling in the skirmishers and assisting in forming the line of battle.
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