William Harvey Carney, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 29-Feb-1840
Place of Birth: Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Date of Death: 08-Dec-1908
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About William Harvey Carney
- William Harvey Carney (February 29, 1840 – December 9, 1908) was an African American soldier during the American Civil War.
- Born as a slave, he was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1900 for his gallantry in saving the regimental colors (American flag) during the Battle of Fort Wagner in 1863.
- The action for which he received the Medal of Honor preceded any other African American Medal of Honor recipient; however, his medal was actually one of the very last to be awarded for Civil War service.
- African Americans received the Medal of Honor as early as April 1865.
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