William E. Goodman
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BornDecember 10, 1838
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
DiedApril 22, 1912 (aged 73)
Pennsylvania, US
Pennsylvania, US
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branch United States Army
Union Army
Union Army
William Ernest Goodman | |
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| Born | December 10, 1838 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | April 22, 1912 (aged 73) Pennsylvania, US |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
| Rank | Captain Brevet Major |
| Unit | Company D, 147th Pennsylvania Infantry |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Chancellorsville American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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.[1] 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.[1] He was honored with the award on January 11, 1894.[2]
Goodman was born in Philadelphia. He was commissioned as an officer in September 1861, and mustered out with his regiment in July 1865.[3]