William Pelham Military person

William R. Pelham (December 24, 1845 or December 8, 1847 – March 30, 1933) was a Union Navy sailor during the American Civil War and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions at the Battle of Mobile Bay.

Personal facts

William Pelham
Birth dateDecember 24, 1845
Birth place
New York City
Date of deathMarch 30, 1933
Place of death
Brooklyn

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Military person

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

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