William Marland (March 11, 1839 – April 17, 1905) was an officer in the
United States Army and a
Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the
American Civil War.
He was a companion of the Massachusetts Commandery of the
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 2d Independent Battery, Massachusetts Light Artillery. Place and date: At
Grand Coteau, La., November 3, 1863. Entered service at:------. Born: March 11, 1839, Andover, Mass. Date of issue: February 16, 1897.
Citation:
After having been surrounded by the enemy's cavalry, his support having surrendered, he ordered a charge and saved the section of the battery that was under his command.[
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See also
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List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: M–P
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1839 births
1905 deaths
United States Army Medal of Honor recipients
People from Andover, Massachusetts
American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor