William Laing (Medal of Honor)
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Bornc. 1831
Hempstead, New York
Hempstead, New York
DiedSeptember 29, 1864 (aged 32–33)
Chaffin's Bluff, Henrico County, Virginia
Chaffin's Bluff, Henrico County, Virginia
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Union
Service / branch United States Army
Union Army
Union Army
William Laing | |
|---|---|
 Civil War era Army Medal of Honor | |
| Born | c. 1831 Hempstead, New York |
| Died | September 29, 1864 (aged 32–33) Chaffin's Bluff, Henrico County, Virginia |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862 - 1864 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |  Company F, 158th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
William Laing (c. 1831 – September 29, 1864) was a soldier in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company F, 158th New York Infantry. Place and date: At the Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va., September 29, 1864. Entered service at New York City, N.Y. Birth: Hempstead, N.Y. Date of issue: April 6, 1865.
Citation:
Was among the first to scale the parapet.
