William H. "Willie" Johnston, a drummer boy in 3rd VT Vol. Infantry Company D received the Medal of Honor at age 13 because of his service during the Seven Days Battles, when was cited for bravery by Brigadeer General William "Baldy" Smith. He was 11 at the time of the Battles (June 25 to July 1st, 1862) and received the Medal on 9/16/1863, a little more than a year after the fact at age 13 (Born July of 1850.)
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