Sergeant William Tilton, a soldier in the U.S. Army, received the Medal of Honor for gallantry in 1864 at Richmond Campaign, Virginia during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with Company C, 7th New Hampshire Infantry. Tilton was about 30 years old.
The medal was presented on February 20, 1884, 20 years after the action.
Tilton was born on October 27, 1834 in St. Albans, Franklin County, Vermont. His Medal of Honor is credited to Hanover, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Tilton died on March 8, 1910 in Enfield, New Hampshire, at the age of 75. He is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield, New Hampshire.
Tilton is one of 1,525 Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War and one of 35 credited to New Hampshire.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Gallant conduct in the field.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: American Civil War.
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Timeline
- October 27, 1834Born in St. Albans, Franklin County, Vermont
- 1864Act of valor — Richmond Campaign, VirginiaAge about 30. Company C, 7th New Hampshire Infantry
- February 20, 1884Medal of Honor presented
- March 8, 1910Died in Enfield, New HampshireAge 75.
- Resting placeOak Grove CemeteryEnfield, New Hampshire
Biography
William Tilton (October 27, 1834 – March 8, 1910) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Tilton received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Tilton's medal was won for his 'gallant conduct in the field' during the Richmond campaign during 1864. He was honored with the award on February 20, 1884. Tilton was born in St. Albans, Vermont, and entered service in Hanover, New Hampshire. He was buried in Enfield, New Hampshire.
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