William Tilton (October 27, 1834 – March 8, 1910) was an American soldier who fought in the

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. Tilton received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the

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. 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

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. He was buried in

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Tilton, William 1834 births 1910 deaths American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor People from St. Albans, Vermont People of New Hampshire in the American Civil War People of Vermont in the American Civil War Union Army officers United States Army Medal of Honor recipients

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