U.S. ARMY
WILLIAM J CARSON
RANK: MUSICIAN
CONFLICT/ERA: U.S. CIVIL WAR
UNIT/COMMAND: COMPANY E, 1ST BATTALION, 15TH U.S. INFANTRY
MILITARY SERVICE BRANCH: U.S. ARMY
MEDAL OF HONOR ACTION DATE: SEPTEMBER 19, 1863
MEDAL OF HONOR ACTION PLACE: CHICKAMAUGA, GEORGIA
CITATION:
At a critical stage in the battle when the 14th Corps lines were wavering and in disorder, he on his own initiative bugled “to the colors” amid the 18th U.S. Infantry who formed by him, and held the enemy. Within a few minutes he repeated his action amid the wavering 2d Ohio Infantry. This bugling deceived the enemy who believed reinforcements had arrived. Thus, they delayed their attack.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
AWARDED POSTHUMOUSLY: NO
BORN: AUGUST 10, 1840, WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DIED: DECEMBER 13, 1913, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
