William Tilton | |
Birth Date: | October 27, 1834 |
Death Date: | March 8, 1910 |
Birth Place: | St. Albans, Vermont |
Placeofburial: | Enfield, New Hampshire |
Rank: | Sergeant |
Unit: | Company C, 7th New Hampshire Infantry |
Battles: | American Civil War |
Awards: | Medal of Honor |
William Tilton (October 27, 1834 – March 8, 1910) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Tilton received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Tilton's medal was won for his 'gallant conduct in the field' during the Richmond campaign during 1864.[1] He was honored with the award on February 20, 1884.[2]
Tilton was born in St. Albans, Vermont, and entered service in Hanover. He was buried in Enfield, New Hampshire.[1] [2]