William A. Clark (soldier)

Born(1828-07-24)July 24, 1828
Pennsylvania

DiedJanuary 9, 1916(1916-01-09) (aged 87)
Shelbyville, Minnesota

Place of burial

Nicollet, Minnesota

Allegiance United States of America

William A. Clark
Born	(1828-07-24)July 24, 1828 Pennsylvania
Died	January 9, 1916(1916-01-09) (aged 87) Shelbyville, Minnesota
Place of burial	Nicollet, Minnesota
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Army
Years of service	1861–1865
Rank	Corporal
Unit	2nd Regiment Minnesota Volunteer Infantry
Battles / wars	American Civil War *Battle of Chickamauga
Awards	Medal of Honor
Other work	lawyer, judge, politician

Corporal William A. Clark (July 24, 1828 – January 9, 1916) was an American soldier of the Civil War who, during a battle at Nolensville, Tennessee on 15 February 1863, successfully defended a wagon train. For his actions he earned the Medal of Honor. He served with the 2nd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment.^[1] He was born in Pennsylvania, lived in Shelbyville and is buried in Nicollet, Minnesota.^[1][2]