William H. Carney: Quick Facts


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Also Known As William Harvey Carney
Born February 29, 1840 • Norfolk • Virginia
Died December 9, 1908 (aged 68) • Boston • Massachusetts
Awards And Honors Medal of Honor (1900)
Role In American Civil War

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