| William Toomer | |
| Birth Date: | January 12, 1831 |
| Death Date: | December 27, 1901 |
| Birth Place: | Dublin, Ireland |
| Death Place: | Illinois, US |
| Placeofburial: | Graceland Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois |
| Serviceyears: | 1862 - 1865 |
| Rank: | First Sergeant |
| Unit: | 127th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles: | Battle of Vicksburg American Civil War |
| Awards: | Medal of Honor |
William Toomer (January 12, 1831 – December 27, 1901) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Tommer received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Toomer's medal was won for his gallantry at the Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi on May 22, 1863.[1] He was honored with the award on July 9, 1894.[2]
Toomer was born in Dublin, Ireland. He joined the US Army from Chicago in August 1862, and mustered out with his regiment in June 1865. [3]