William Stone Hubbell Explained

William Stone Hubbell
Birth Date:19 April 1837
Birth Place:Wolcottville, Connecticut, US
Allegiance:United States
Union
Branch:United States Army
Union Army
Rank:Major
Unit:21st Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles:American Civil War
Awards:Medal of Honor

William Stone Hubbell (April 19, 1837 ā€“ August 28, 1930) was a United States Army captain during the American Civil War, and a recipient of the Medal of Honor.

Biography

Hubbell entered army service at North Stonington (New London County), Connecticut.[1]

Captain Hubbell served in Company A of the 21st Connecticut Infantry[2] at the Battle of Chaffin's Farm. In that battle on September 30, 1864, at Fort Harrison, Virginia, he led out a small flanking party, engaged a Confederate force and at great risk captured a large number of prisoners.[3] For this action, Hubbell was awarded the Medal of Honor on June 13, 1894.[1]

William Stone Hubbell died on August 28, 1930.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Captain, Company A, 21st Connecticut Infantry. Place and date: At Fort Harrison, Va., September 30, 1864. Entered service at: North Stonington, Conn. Born: April 19, 1837, Wolcottville, Conn. Date of issue: June 13, 1894.

Citation:

Led out a small flanking party and by a clash and at great risk captured a large number of prisoners.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: . Civil War Medal of Honor recipients (A-L) . Medal of Honor citations . August 6, 2009 . July 1, 2010.
  2. http://www.sots.ct.gov/RegisterManual/SectionX/MEDALOFHONOR.htm Secretary of State, State of Connecticut
  3. http://www.homeofheroes.com/gravesites/states/pages_go/hubbell_william.html Home of Heroes