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William Marland

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William Marland

Birth
Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Death
17 Apr 1905 (aged 66)
Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia, USA
Burial
Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia, USA
Plot
Old Section, Lot 73
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Brevet Major in the Union Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a First Lieutenant in the 2d Independent Battery, Massachusetts Light Artillery for action on November 3, 1863 at Grand Coteau, Louisiana. His citation reads "After having been surrounded by the enemy's cavalry, his support having surrendered, he ordered a charge and saved the section of the battery that was under his command."
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Brevet Major in the Union Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a First Lieutenant in the 2d Independent Battery, Massachusetts Light Artillery for action on November 3, 1863 at Grand Coteau, Louisiana. His citation reads "After having been surrounded by the enemy's cavalry, his support having surrendered, he ordered a charge and saved the section of the battery that was under his command."

Bio by: Don Morfe

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Aug 8, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7745729/william-marland: accessed ), memorial page for William Marland (11 Mar 1839–17 Apr 1905), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7745729, citing Oak Hill Cemetery, Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.