William B. Avery

William Bailey Avery (September 10, 1840 - July 19, 1894) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.

William B. Avery
Born(1840-09-10)September 10, 1840
Providence, Rhode Island
DiedJuly 19, 1893(1893-07-19) (aged 52)
Bayside, Rhode Island
Place of burial
North Burial Ground, Providence, Rhode Island
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Years of service186& - 1863
RankFirst Lieutenant
UnitCompany B, 1st New York Marine Artillery
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Biography

Avery served in the American Civil War in the 1st New York Marine Artillery for the Union Army. He received the Medal of Honor on September 2, 1893 for his bravery at the Battle of Tranter's Creek.

Medal of Honor citation

Citation:

Handled his battery with greatest coolness amidst the hottest fire.[1]

See also

References
  1. Congressional Medal of Honor Society
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