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William Garrett
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| Born | February 6, 1842 Isle of Man |
| Died | December 30, 1916 |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
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 United States Army |
| Rank |  Sergeant |
| Unit |  Company G, 41st Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Nashville American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
William Garrett (February 6, 1842 – December 30, 1916) was a Manx-born American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Garrett received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Garrett's medal was won for his actions in the Battle of Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, on December 16, 1864. He was honored with the award on February 24, 1865.
Garrett was born on the Isle of Man, entered service in Chardon, Ohio, and was buried in Leavenworth National Cemetery.
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