William Bailey Avery (September 10, 1840 – July 19, 1894) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.

Biography

Avery served in the American Civil War in the 1st New York Marine Artillery for the Union Army. He received the Medal of Honor on September 2, 1893 for his bravery at the Battle of Tranter's Creek. He was a Companion of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.

Medal of Honor citation

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Handled his battery with greatest coolness amidst the hottest fire.Congressional Medal of Honor Society
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Biography

Medal of Honor citation

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