b. 28/02/1837 Kinderhook, New York. d. 25/02/1903 Yonkers, New York.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 30/04/1863 Chancellorsville, Virginia.
William L Heermance MOH
American Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He received the award on March 30, 1898, for his actions as a captain in Company C, 6th New York Cavalry, US Army, on April 30, 1863, at the Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia. In spite of being seriously wounded and left for dead on the battlefield, he was taken captive by the Confederates and miraculously managed to survive the war. He died at the age of 65. His Medal of Honor citation reads: “For extraordinary heroism on 30 April 1863, while serving with Company C, 6th New York Cavalry, in action at Chancellorsville, Virginia. Captain Heermance took command of the regiment as its senior officer when surrounded by Stuart’s Cavalry. The regiment cut its way through the enemy’s line and escaped but Captain Heermance was desperately wounded, left for dead on the field and was taken prisoner.”
MOH CITATION:
Took command of the regiment as its senior officer when surrounded by Stuart’s Cavalry. The regiment cut its way through the enemy’s line and escaped, but Capt. Heermance was desperately wounded, left for dead on the field and was taken prisoner.
BURIAL LOCATION: OAKLAND CEMETERY, YONKERS, NEW YORK.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: BELIEVED TO BE FAMILY.
