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.

William B. Avery
Born(1840-09-10)September 10, 1840
Providence, Rhode Island
DiedJuly 19, 1893(1893-07-19) (aged 52)
Bayside, Rhode Island
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States United States of America
Service / branch United States Army
Union Army
Years of service186& – 1863
RankFirst Lieutenant
UnitCompany B, 1st New York Marine Artillery
Battles / warsAmerican Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Biography

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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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Citation:

Handled his battery with greatest coolness amidst the hottest fire.[1]

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