William D. Newland was born on 5 January 1841 at Medway, Massachusetts and later enlisted in the U.S. Navy from that state. His distinguished conduct as loader of USS Oneida's after 11-inch gun during the 5 August 1864 Battle of Mobile Bay was recognized by the award of the Medal of Honor. William D. Newland died in 1914 and is buried at Millis, Massachusetts.
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Medal of Honor citation of Ordinary Seaman William D. Newland (as printed in the official publication "Medal of Honor, 1861-1949, The Navy", page 41): |
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