William Laing (Medal of Honor)
William Laing | |
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Civil War era Army Medal of Honor | |
| Born | c. 1831 Hempstead, New York |
| Died | September 29, 1864 (aged 32–33) Chaffin's Bluff, Henrico County, Virginia |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862 - 1864 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Company F, 158th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
William Laing (c. 1831 – September 29, 1864) was a soldier in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War.
Laing enlisted in the Army from Brooklyn in August 1862.