William Donaldson Dickey (January 11, 1845 – May 14, 1924) was an American soldier who received the

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for valor during the

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Biography

Dickey was commissioned as a

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in November 1862, and assigned to the

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. He mustered out with the regiment in October 1863, and joined the 15th New York Heavy Artillery as a

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in February 1864. He was promoted to major in May 1865, and mustered out with the 15th New York Heavy Artillery in August 1865. Dickey received the Medal of Honor on June 10, 1896, for his actions at the

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. After the war, Dickey became a companion of the District of Columbia Commandery of the

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Medal of Honor citation

Citation:

Refused to leave the field, remaining in command after being wounded by a piece of shell, and led his command in the assault on the enemy's works on the following day.Congressional Medal of Honor Society
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Biography

Medal of Honor citation

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