William L S Tabor MOH

b. 02/06/1843 Metheun, Massachusetts. d. 15/12/1921 Derry, New Hampshire.

DATE OF MOH ACTION: 07/1863 Port Hudson, Louisiana.

William L S Tabor MOH

Tabor was born in Metheun, Massachusetts, on June 2, 1843. He enlisted into the 15th New Hampshire Infantry’s K Company. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action at Port Hudson, Louisiana in July 1863. He received his Medal on March 10, 1896.

 

MOH CITATION:

Voluntarily exposed himself to the enemy only a few feet away to render valuable services for the protection of his comrades.

 

BURIAL LOCATION: FOREST HILL CEMETERY, EAST DERRY, NEW HAMPSHIRE.

STARK AVENUE, LOT 66.

LOCATION OF MEDAL: DERRY MUSEUM OF HISTORY, DERRY, NEW HAMPSHIRE. (ON LOAN FROM FAMILY).