William Westerhold [SEP] conflict
William Westerhold
William Westerhold (January 21, 1836 – May 12, 1910) was a sergeant in the United States Army during the American Civil War. He received a Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government, for his actions at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House on May 12, 1864.
Military service.
After emigrating from Prussia, Westerhold joined the Army from New York City in October 1861, and was assigned to the 52nd New York Infantry. He was commissioned as
Colonel Henry M. Karples
- Lieutenant Colonel Charles G. Freudenberg - commanded at the Battle of Gettysburg until wounded on July 2, 1863, while in temporary command of the brigade
- Major Edward Venuti - commanded at the Battle of Gettysburg until killed in action
- Captain William Scherrer - commanded at the Battle of Gettysburg
- Captain George Degener - commanded at the First Battle of Deep Bottom
Notable members.
- Sergeant William Westerhold, Company G - Medal of Honor recipient for action at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court