William H. Barnes
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| William H. Barnes | |
|---|---|
| date of birth unknown, died 24 December 1866 | |
| Place of birth | Saint Mary's County, Maryland |
| Allegiance | United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 38th U.S. Colored Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War * Battle of Chaffin's Farm |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
William H. Barnes (date of birth unknown, died 24 December 1866) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor.
At the Battle of Chaffin's Farm, on 29 September 1864, Barnes was serving as a Private in Company C of the 38th United States Colored Infantry Regiment. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for being "[a]mong the first to enter the enemy's works; although wounded." His medal was issued six months after the battle, on 6 April 1865.
Barnes reached the rank of Sergeant before leaving the Army. After his death, a marker in his memory was placed in San Antonio National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas.
[edit] References
- William Barnes (1845 - 1866). Find a Grave (2000-10-27). Retrieved on 2007-01-08.
- Civil War Medal of Honor Recipients (A-L). Medal of Honor Citations. U.S. Army Center of Military History (2005-04-27). Retrieved on 2007-01-08.
