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William D. Newland
William D. Newland (January 5, 1841–1914) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the American Civil War.
Biography.
William Newland enlisted with the U.S. Navy from his birth state of Massachusetts in 1862 and served as an Ordinary Seaman on the . His conduct as loader of "Oneida"'s after 11-inch gun during the August 5, 1864 Battle of Mobile Bay was recognized by the award of the
William Newland
William Newland may refer to:
- William C. Newland (1860–1938), Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina
- William D. Newland (1841–1914), United States Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient
- William R. Newland (1919–1998), New Zealand-British studio potter
- William Newland (MP) (c. 1685–1738), British lawyer and politician