William Stone Hubbell | |
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Born | Wolcottville, Connecticut, US | April 19, 1837
Died | August 28, 1930 | (aged 93)
Allegiance | United States Union |
Service/ |
United States Army Union Army |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 21st Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
William Stone Hubbell (April 19, 1837 – August 28, 1930) was a United States Army captain during the American Civil War, and a recipient of the Medal of Honor.
Hubbell entered army service at North Stonington ( New London County), Connecticut. [1]
Captain Hubbell served in Company A of the 21st Connecticut Infantry [2] at the Battle of Chaffin's Farm. In that battle on September 30, 1864, at Fort Harrison, Virginia, he led out a small flanking party, engaged a Confederate force and at great risk captured a large number of prisoners. [3] For this action, Hubbell was awarded the Medal of Honor on June 13, 1894. [1]
William Stone Hubbell died on August 28, 1930.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company A, 21st Connecticut Infantry. Place and date: At Fort Harrison, Va., September 30, 1864. Entered service at: North Stonington, Conn. Born: April 19, 1837, Wolcottville, Conn. Date of issue: June 13, 1894.
Citation:
Led out a small flanking party and by a clash and at great risk captured a large number of prisoners.
William Stone Hubbell | |
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![]() Hubbell in
c. 1899 | |
Born | Wolcottville, Connecticut, US | April 19, 1837
Died | August 28, 1930 | (aged 93)
Allegiance | United States Union |
Service/ |
United States Army Union Army |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 21st Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
William Stone Hubbell (April 19, 1837 – August 28, 1930) was a United States Army captain during the American Civil War, and a recipient of the Medal of Honor.
Hubbell entered army service at North Stonington ( New London County), Connecticut. [1]
Captain Hubbell served in Company A of the 21st Connecticut Infantry [2] at the Battle of Chaffin's Farm. In that battle on September 30, 1864, at Fort Harrison, Virginia, he led out a small flanking party, engaged a Confederate force and at great risk captured a large number of prisoners. [3] For this action, Hubbell was awarded the Medal of Honor on June 13, 1894. [1]
William Stone Hubbell died on August 28, 1930.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company A, 21st Connecticut Infantry. Place and date: At Fort Harrison, Va., September 30, 1864. Entered service at: North Stonington, Conn. Born: April 19, 1837, Wolcottville, Conn. Date of issue: June 13, 1894.
Citation:
Led out a small flanking party and by a clash and at great risk captured a large number of prisoners.