William D. Newland (sailor)
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| William D. Newland | |
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| 5 January 1841 – 1914 | |
 Ordinary Seaman William Newland |
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| Place of birth | Medway, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | 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.
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.
Ordinary Seaman William Newland's official Medal of Honor citation reads:
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
William D. Newland died at about age 73 and was buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Millis, Massachusetts.
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This article includes information collected from the Naval Historical Center, which, as a US government publication, is in the public domain. |
- William D. Newland (1841 - 1914). Find a Grave (2003-12-09). Retrieved on December 15, 2006.
- US People - Newland, William D., Ordinary Seaman. Online Library. Naval Historical Center (2006-03-17). Retrieved on December 15, 2006.
- Civil War Medal of Honor Recipients (M-Z). Medal of Honor Citations. U.S. Army Center of Military History (2004-09-01). Retrieved on December 15, 2006.
