Rank Private Awards Medal of Honor | Died December 15, 1921 Name William S. | |
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Born June 2, 1843
Metheun, Massachusetts ( 1843-06-02 ) Buried at East Derry, New Hampshire Allegiance United States of America Place of burial East Derry, New Hampshire, United States | ||
Service/branch United States Army | ||
Private William L. S. Tabor (June 2, 1843 to December 15, 1921) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Tabor received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action in the Siege of Port Hudson in Port Hudson, Louisiana in July 1863. He was honored with the award on 10 March 1896.
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Biography
Tabor was born in Metheun, Massachusetts on 2 June, 1843. He enlisted into the 15th New Hampshire Infantry's K Company. He died on 15 December 1921 and he is buried in East Derry, New Hampshire.
Medal of Honor citation
Citation: Voluntarily exposed himself to the enemy only a few feet away to render valuable services for the protection of his comrades.
References
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