Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
William Young warren Ripley
Details
- Rank: Lieutenant Colonel (Highest Rank: Major General)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
1st U.S. Sharpshooters - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 1, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Malvern Hill, Virginia, USA
Citation
At a critical moment brought up two regiments, which he led against the enemy himself, being severely wounded.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 11, 1893
- Born: December 31, 1832, Middlebury, Addison County, VT, United States
- Died: December 16, 1905
- Buried: Evergreen Cemetery (MH) (27), Rutland, VT, United States