William Garrett (Medal of Honor)

William Garrett (February 6, 1842 – December 30, 1916) was a Manx-born American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Garrett received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Garrett's medal was won for his actions in the Battle of Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, on December 16, 1864.[1] He was honored with the award on February 24, 1865.[2]

William Garrett
Born	February 6, 1842 Isle of Man
Died	December 30, 1916
Buried	Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army
Rank	Sergeant
Unit	Company G, 41st Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars	Battle of Nashville American Civil War
Awards	Medal of Honor

Garrett was born on the Isle of Man, entered service in Chardon, Ohio, and was buried in Leavenworth National Cemetery.[1]

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant William Garrett, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 16 December 1864, while serving with Company G, 41st Ohio Infantry, in action at Nashville, Tennessee. With several companions Sergeant Garrett dashed forward, the first to enter the enemy's works, taking possession of four pieces of artillery and captured the flag of the 13th Mississippi Infantry (Confederate States of America).[1]

See also

• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G–L

References

1. "William Garrett". Retrieved June 6, 2014.
2. "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved June 6, 2014.