Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy
William S Bond
Details
- Rank: Boatswain (Highest Rank: WO Boatswain's Mate)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Kearsarge - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 19, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: off Cherbourg, France
Citation
Served on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Carrying out his duties courageously, Bond exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by his divisional officer.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1839, Boston, Suffolk County, MA, United States
- Died: March 17, 1892
- Buried: Sunrise Memorial Cemetery (MH) (BU-15-4-2), Vallejo, CA, United States