William P. Black Military person

William Perkins Black (November 11, 1842 – January 3, 1916) was a lawyer and veteran of the American Civil War. He received America's highest military decoration - the Medal of Honor - for his actions at the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, in 1862.

Personal facts

William P. Black
Birth dateNovember 11, 1842
Birth place
Mississippi , Lexington Mississippi
Date of deathJanuary 03, 1916

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Military person

allegianceUnited States of America
award
Medal of Honor
military operations
Battle of Pea Ridge
military branch
United States Army
service start1861
service end1864

William P. Black on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/civwaral.html