William Stone Hubbell

William Stone Hubbell
Hubbell in c. 1899
Born	(1837-04-19)April 19, 1837 Wolcottville, Connecticut, US
Died	August 28, 1930(1930-08-28) (aged 93)
Allegiance	United States Union
Service/branch	United States Army Union Army
Rank	Major
Unit	21st Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars	American Civil War Battle of Chaffin's Farm
Awards	Medal of Honor

William Stone Hubbell (April 19, 1837 – August 28, 1930) was a United States Army captain during the American Civil War, and a recipient of the Medal of Honor.

Hubbell entered army service at North Stonington (New London County), Connecticut.^[1]

Captain Hubbell served in Company A of the 21st Connecticut Infantry^[2] at the Battle of Chaffin's Farm. In that battle on September 30, 1864, at Fort Harrison, Virginia, he led out a small flanking party, engaged a Confederate force and at great risk captured a large number of prisoners.^[3] For this action, Hubbell was awarded the Medal of Honor on June 13, 1894.^[1]

William Stone Hubbell died on August 28, 1930.

Rank and organization: Captain, Company A, 21st Connecticut Infantry. Place and date: At Fort Harrison, Va., September 30, 1864. Entered service at: North Stonington, Conn. Born: April 19, 1837, Wolcottville, Conn. Date of issue: June 13, 1894.

Citation:

Led out a small flanking party and by a clash and at great risk captured a large number of prisoners.

• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G–L
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