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Private William R. Richardson, a member of the 2nd Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, fought at the Battle of Sailor's Creek in Virginia on April 6, 1865, the last major battle of the Civil War. He was personally recommended by General Phillip Sheridan to receive the Medal of Honor for bravery. Richardson was the only survivor of an eight man reconnaissance group sent to investigate the strength and position of Confederate troops, and his information was invaluable to the defeat of the enemy forces that day. He is buried with his comrades by the Civil War Soldiers Monument.
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Massillon, Ohio · United States
