William Harvey Carney Military person

William Harvey Carney (February 29, 1840 – December 9, 1908) was an African American soldier during the American Civil War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Fort Wagner.His actions at Fort Wagner preceded those of any other black recipient. He was awarded the Medal of Honor nearly 37 years after his gallantry which was the earliest action in which an African American received the Medal of Honor.After the war he worked at a post office and was a guest speaker at public events until his death in 1908.

Personal facts

Birth date	February 29, 1840
Birth place	Norfolk Virginia
Date of death	December 08, 1908
Place of death	Boston , Massachusetts
Resting place	New Bedford Massachusetts

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Military person

allegiance	United States of America Union
award	Medal of Honor
military operations	American Civil War Second Battle of Fort Wagner
military branch	United States Army Union Army
military unit	54th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
service start	1863
service end	1865