William Stone Hubbell (April 19, 1837 – August 28, 1930) was a United States Army captain during the American Civil War, and a recipient of the Medal of Honor.
William Stone Hubbell | |
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 Hubbell in c. 1899 | |
| Born | April 19, 1837 Wolcottville, Connecticut, US |
| Died | August 28, 1930 (aged 93) |
| Allegiance | United States Union |
| Service | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 21st Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
editHubbell entered army service at North Stonington (New London County), Connecticut.[1]
Captain Hubbell served in Company A of the 21st Connecticut Infantry[2] at the Battle of Chaffin's Farm. In that battle on September 30, 1864, at Fort Harrison, Virginia, he led out a small flanking party, engaged a Confederate force and at great risk captured a large number of prisoners.[3] For this action, Hubbell was awarded the Medal of Honor on June 13, 1894.[1]
William Stone Hubbell died on August 28, 1930.
Medal of Honor citation
editRank and organization: Captain, Company A, 21st Connecticut Infantry. Place and date: At Fort Harrison, Va., September 30, 1864. Entered service at: North Stonington, Conn. Born: April 19, 1837, Wolcottville, Conn. Date of issue: June 13, 1894.
Citation:
Led out a small flanking party and by a clash and at great risk captured a large number of prisoners.
See also
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- List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G–L
- William Spring Hubbell (1801–1873), American politician, congressman from New York
Notes
edit- ^ a b "Civil War Medal of Honor recipients (A-L)". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. August 6, 2009. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
- ^ Secretary of State, State of Connecticut
- ^ Home of Heroes