William H. H. Crosier
William H. H. Crosier | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 5, 1844 |
| Died | March 14, 1903 (aged 58) New York |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |  149th New York Volunteer Infantry - Company G |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Sergeant William Henry Harrison Crosier (May 5, 1844 – March 14, 1903) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Crosier received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Peachtree Creek in Georgia on July 20, 1864. He was honored with the award on January 12, 1892.[1][2]
Biography
Crosier was born in Skaneateles, New York on May 5, 1844. He enlisted into the 149th New York Infantry. He died on March 14, 1903, and his remains are interred at Oakwood Cemetery in Syracuse.
Medal of Honor citation
Severely wounded and ambushed by the enemy, he stripped the colors from the staff and brought them back into the line.[1][2]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 2 November 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ a b "William Henry Harrison Crosier". Retrieved 2 November 2013.