William Marland (Medal of Honor)

William Marland
Marland in 1865
Born	(1839-03-11)March 11, 1839 Andover, Massachusetts
Died	April 17, 1905(1905-04-17) (aged 66)
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Army
Years of service	1861–1865
Rank	Major
Unit	2nd Battery, Massachusetts Volunteer Light Artillery
Battles / wars	American Civil War
Awards	Medal of Honor

William Marland (March 11, 1839 – April 17, 1905) was an officer in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War.

He was a companion of the Massachusetts Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 2d Independent Battery, Massachusetts Light Artillery. Place and date: At Grand Coteau, La., November 3, 1863. Entered service at:------. Born: March 11, 1839, Andover, Mass. Date of issue: February 16, 1897.

Citation:

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.^[1]

See also

• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: M–P

Notes

1. "William Marland". of Honor Recipients: Civil War (M—Z). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-01-13.

References

• "William Marland". of Honor Recipients: Civil War (M-Z). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved January 13, 2008.

External links

• William Marland at Find a Grave

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