William T. Simmons

First Lieutenant

William Thomas Simmons
Born29 January 1843
Virden, Illinois
Died27 December 1908 (aged 65)
Calistoga, California
Buried
St. Helena Cemetery, St. Helena, California
AllegianceUnited States
BranchArmy
Years of service1861-1866
RankFirst Lieutenant
UnitCompany C, 11th Missouri Infantry
Battles / warsBattle of Nashville Siege of Corinth, Mississippi
AwardsMedal of Honor
Children2

William Thomas Simmons (29 January 1843 - 27 December 1908) was a first lieutenant in the United States Army who was awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry at the Battle of Nashville in Tennessee during the American Civil War.

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