The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Commissary Sergeant William M. Houlton, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 6 April 1865, while serving with 1st West Virginia Cavalry, in action at Deatonsville (Sailor’s Creek), Virginia, for capture of flag.
Sponsored by:
William
M.
Houlton
September 1, 1835
–
February 13, 1918
Cemetery:
Abilene Cemetery
Awards Received
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Medal of Honor
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Medal of Honor
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Commissary SergeantDivision:
1st West Virginia CavalryAction Date:
April 6, 1865
Date of Issue: May 3, 1865