William Garvin | |
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| Born | 1835 Canada |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Rank | Captain of the Forecastle |
| Unit | United States Navy USS Agawam |
| Battles / wars | First Battle of Fort Fisher American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
William Garvin (born 1835) was an American sailor who fought in the American Civil War. Garvin received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Garvin's medal was won for his actions during the First Battle of Fort Fisher on board the U.S.S. Agawam.[1] He was posthumously honored with the award on December 31, 1864.[2]
Garvin was from British North America and entered the American military in Plymouth, Connecticut.[1][2] Garvin was one of 30 Canadians to win the Medal of Honor.[3]
- ^ a b c "William Garvin". Retrieved June 27, 2014.
- ^ a b "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved June 27, 2014.
- ^ Fred Gaffen (25 July 1996). Cross-Border Warriors: Canadians in American Forces, Americans in Canadian Forces. Dundurn. pp. 218–. ISBN 978-1-4597-1351-2.