William P. Black
William Perkins Black | |
|---|---|
37th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry | |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Pea Ridge |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
William Perkins Black (November 11, 1842 – January 3, 1916) was a lawyer and veteran of the American Civil War. He received America's highest military decoration – the Medal of Honor – for his actions at the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, in 1862.
Biography
He was the brother of John C. Black, Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, who was also a Medal of Honor recipient. The Black brothers are one of only five pairs of brothers to have received the Medal of Honor.
In 1867, together with
He died at his home in Chicago on January 3, 1916, and was buried at Graceland Cemetery.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Captain, Company K, 37th Illinois Infantry. Place and date: At Pea Ridge, Ark., 7 March 1862. Entered service at: Danville, Ill. Born: 11 November 1842, Woodford, Ky. Date of issue: 2 October 1893.
Citation:
Single-handedly confronted the enemy, firing a rifle at them and thus checking their advance within 100 yards of the lines.
See also
References
- ^ "Capt. William Perkins Black". Chicago Tribune. January 4, 1916. p. 15. Retrieved November 14, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- "William Perkins Black". Army of Medal of Honor website. July 16, 2007. Retrieved September 22, 2007.
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