William A. Clark (soldier) explained

William A. Clark
Birth Date:24 July 1828
Birth Place:Pennsylvania
Death Place:Shelbyville, Minnesota
Placeofburial:Nicollet, Minnesota
Placeofburial Label:Place of burial
Serviceyears:1861–1865
Rank:Corporal
Unit: 2nd Regiment Minnesota Volunteer Infantry
Battles:American Civil War
Awards:Medal of Honor
Laterwork:lawyer, judge, politician

Corporal William A. Clark (July 24, 1828 – January 9, 1916) was an American soldier of the Civil War who, during a battle at Nolensville, Tennessee on 15 February 1863, successfully defended a wagon train. For his actions he earned the Medal of Honor. He served with the 2nd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment.[1] He was born in Pennsylvania, lived in Shelbyville and is buried in Nicollet, Minnesota.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: William A. Clark . Military Times: Hall of Valor . 10 May 2018.
  2. Web site: Clark, William A. . Congressional Medal of Honor Society . 10 August 2013.