William Bumgarner

Sergeant, U.S. Army

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Biography

Sergeant William Bumgarner was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Bumgarner received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at the siege of Vicksburg on 22 May 1863. He was honored with the award on 10 July 1894.

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Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts