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William H. H. Crosier
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| Born | May 5, 1844 Skaneateles, New York |
| Died | March 14, 1903 (aged 58) New York |
| Buried |
Oakwood Cemetery
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |
 United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |  149th New York Volunteer Infantry - Company G |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Sergeant William Henry Harrison Crosier (born May 5, 1844, died March 14, 1903) was an American soldier. He bravely fought in the American Civil War. Crosier received the country's highest award for courage in battle, the Medal of Honor. He earned this award for his actions during the Battle of Peachtree Creek. This important battle happened in Georgia on July 20, 1864. He was given the Medal of Honor on January 12, 1892.
William H. H. Crosier's Life Story
William Crosier was born in Skaneateles, New York, on May 5, 1844. When he was older, he joined the 149th New York Infantry. This was a group of soldiers who fought for the Union during the Civil War. He served as a Sergeant in Company G. Crosier passed away on March 14, 1903. He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery.
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