William S. Bond (Medal of Honor)
William S. Bond | |
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Civil War era Navy Medal of Honor | |
| Born | c. 1839 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | March 17, 1892 Vallejo, California |
| Buried | Sunrise Memorial Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1862–1864 |
| Rank | Boatswain's Mate |
| Unit | USS Kearsarge |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Cherbourg (1864) |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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Boatswain's Mate William S. Bond (c. 1839 to March 17, 1892) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Bond received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action aboard the USS Kearsarge near Cherbourg-Octeville, France on June 19, 1864. He was honored with the award on 31 December 1864.