Criteria
The Civil War Medal was awarded for military service between April 15, 1861 and April 9, 1865; or in Texas, to August 20, 1866.
Comments
At the outbreak of the American Civil War, sixteen year old William R. C. Fullerton enlisted as a Private on 07 August, 1861 with Company B, 7th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
Comments State of West Virginia
Adjutant General's Office
Wheeling, May 14, 1867
William R. C. Fullerton
Late Private, Co. B, 7th W.Va. Infantry
Cameron, Marshall Co., W.Va.
Sir, I am directed by His Excellency,
th... State of West Virginia
Adjutant General's Office
Wheeling, May 14, 1867
William R. C. Fullerton
Late Private, Co. B, 7th W.Va. Infantry
Cameron, Marshall Co., W.Va.
Sir, I am directed by His Excellency,
the Governor, to present to you the enclosed
Medal, in accordance with a Joint Resolution
of the Legislature of West Virginia, adopted
February First, 1866, as a slight testimonial
of the high appreciation, by the State, of your
Devotion, Patriotism and Services, in the
suppression of the late rebellion.
Very Respectfully,
Your Obedient Servant,
J. H. Duval
Adjutant General MoreHide
Description Cemetery Hill, a critical part of the Union army defensive line, described as the "fish-hook" line, was a concentration point for three major roads critical for keeping the army supplied and blocking Cemetery Hill, a critical part of the Union army defensive line, described as the "fish-hook" line, was a concentration point for three major roads critical for keeping the army supplied and blocking Confederate advance on Baltimore or Washington, D... More
Memories On the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg, the 7th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry helped to reOn the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg, the 7th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry helped to repulse the assault of Confederate Major General Edward Johnson's division (II Corps, Army of Northern Virginia) on Cemetery Hill. ... More
Description
Other Names: Marye's Heights; Principal Cdrs: MG Burnside [US]; Gen Lee [CS]; Forces Engaged: US 100,007; CS 72,497; Estimated Casualties: US 13,353; CS 4,576; Result(s): Confederate victory
