William Wells

Sailor, Military Person

1832 –

33

Who is William Wells?

William Wells was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the American Civil War.

Wells had reached the rank of quartermaster by the time his Medal of Honor was awarded on December 31, 1864.

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Born
1832
Germany
Nationality
  • United States of America
  • Germany
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Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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