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William
Perkins
Black
November 11, 1842

–

January 3, 1916

Cemetery:

Graceland Cemetery

William Black’s brother, John C. Black, also earned the Medal of Honor during the Civil War.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    37th Illinois Infantry

    Action Date:

    March 7, 1862
    Date of Issue: October 2, 1893

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain William Perkins Black, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 7 March 1862, while serving with Company K, 37th Illinois Infantry, in action at Pea Ridge, Arkansas. Captain Black single-handedly confronted the enemy, firing a rifle at them and thus checking their advance within 100 yards of the lines.