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William Ernest Goodman
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| Born | December 10, 1838 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | April 22, 1912 (aged 73) Pennsylvania |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
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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. 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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