b. 30/11/1840 Williamsburg, Maine. d. 03/03/1935 Pittsfield, Maine.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 07/11/1863 Rappahannock Station, Virginia.
Walter G Morrill MOH
Morrill was raised in Williamsburg, Maine. In 1861 the age of 20, he enlisted as a sergeant in Company A, 6th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment. A year later he was commissioned as an officer in Company B, 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment. He was promoted several times, ultimately to lieutenant colonel. He mustered out on June 4, 1865. He did not receive his Medal until April 5, 1898.
MOH CITATION:
Learning that an assault was to be made upon the enemy’s works by other troops, this officer voluntarily joined the storming party with about 50 men of his regiment, and by his dash and gallantry rendered effective service in the assault.
BURIAL LOCATION: PITTSFIELD VILLAGE CEMETERY, PITTSFIELD, MAINE.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, PORTLAND, MAINE.
