William D. Newland Military person

William D. Newland (January 5, 1841–1914) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the American Civil War.

Personal facts

William D. Newland
Birth dateJanuary 05, 1841
Birth place
Medway Massachusetts
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1914
Resting place
Prospect Hill Cemetery (Millis Massachusetts) , Millis Massachusetts

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Military person

allegiance
*Union
*United States of America
award
Medal of Honor
military operations
American Civil War
Battle of Mobile Bay
military branch
United States Navy
service start1862
service end1865

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William D. Newland on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/civwarmz.html
  2. http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/pers-us/uspers-n/w-newlnd.htm