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William Stone Hubbell
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Hubbell in c. 1899
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| Born | April 19, 1837 Wolcottville, Connecticut |
| Died | August 28, 1930 (aged 93) |
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Indian Hill Cemetery, Middletown, Connecticut
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| Allegiance | United States Union |
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United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 21st Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
William Stone Hubbell (April 19, 1837 – August 28, 1930) was a United States Army captain during the American Civil War, and a recipient of the Medal of Honor.
Biography
Hubbell entered army service at North Stonington (New London County), Connecticut.
Captain Hubbell served in Company A of the 21st Connecticut Infantry at the Battle of Chaffin's Farm. In that battle on September 30, 1864, at Fort Harrison, Virginia, he led out a small flanking party, engaged a Confederate force and at great risk captured a large number of prisoners. For this action, Hubbell was awarded the Medal of Honor on June 13, 1894.
William Stone Hubbell died on August 28, 1930. He is buried in Indian Hill Cemetery, Middletown, Connecticut.
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