William E. Goodman, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

William E. Goodman

Medal of Honor recipient

Date of Birth: 10-Dec-1838

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 22-Mar-1912

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About William E. Goodman

  • William Ernest Goodman (December 10, 1838 – March 22, 1912) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War.
  • Goodman received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.
  • Goodman's medal was won when he rescued the colors of the 107th Ohio Infantry from Confederate States Army forces during the Battle of Chancellorsville, in Virginia on March 3, 1863.
  • He was honored with the award on January 11, 1894.Goodman was born in Philadelphia.
  • He was commissioned as an officer in September 1861, and mustered out with his regiment in July 1865.
  • Goodman was buried in Whitemarsh, Pennsylvania.

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