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William S. Bond
Boatswain's Mate William S. Bond (1839 to March 17, 1892) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Bond received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action aboard the near Cherbourg-Octeville, France on June 19, 1864. He was honored with the award on 31 December 1864.
==Biography==
Bond was born in 1839 in Boston, Massachusetts and enlisted into United States Navy aboard the Union warship on 16 January 1862.
On 19 June, 1864 Bond was aboard the ''Kearsarge'', under command of captain John Ancrum Winslow in its hunt for the CSS ''Alabama''. The ''Alabama'' was discovered anchored for repairs at the Cherbourg Harbor, France. Both ships headed for battle outside of French waters and what became known as the Battle of Cherbourg ensued. The ''Alabama'' was sunk within hours. Bond, along with sixteen other members of the ''Kearsarge'' crew, was awarded with the Medal of Honor for their gallantry during this battle.〔〔
Bond died on 17 March 1892 in Vallejo, California and his remains are interred at the Sunrise Memorial Cemetery.〔〔
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