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Photo # NH 79930:  Ordinary Seaman William D. Newland

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Ordinary Seaman William D. Newland, USN, (1841-1914)

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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Photo #: NH 79930

Ordinary Seaman William D. Newland, USN


Halftone reproduction of a photograph, published in "Deeds of Valor", Volume II, page 71, by the Perrien-Keydel Company, Detroit, 1907.
William D. Newland received the Medal of Honor for his conduct as a loader on USS Oneida's after 11-inch gun during the Battle of Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.

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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):

"Serving on board the U.S.S. Oneida in the engagement at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Carrying out his duties as loader of the after 11-inch gun, NEWLAND distinguished himself on board for his good conduct and faithful discharge of his station, behaving splendidly under the fire of the enemy and throughout the battle which resulted in the capture of the rebel ram Tennessee and the damaging of Fort Morgan."


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