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William Garrett
Born February 6, 1842
Isle of Man
Died December 30, 1916
Buried
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Rank Union Army Infantry Sergeant.png Sergeant
Unit Ohio Company G, 41st Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars Battle of Nashville
American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

William Garrett (February 6, 1842 – December 30, 1916) was a Manx-born American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Garrett received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Garrett's medal was won for his actions in the Battle of Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, on December 16, 1864. He was honored with the award on February 24, 1865.

Garrett was born on the Isle of Man, entered service in Chardon, Ohio, and was buried in Leavenworth National Cemetery.

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