William Phinney
United States Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient (born 1824) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Phinney (born c. 1824, date of death unknown) was a Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Battle of Mobile Bay.
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William Phinney | |
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Born | c. 1824 Norway |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Rank | Boatswain's Mate |
Unit | USS Lackawanna |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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