Background
He was born into slavery in Marshall, Texas in 1841, the child of Captain Bird Holland and a slave named Matilda.
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William Holland
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Career
During the American Civil War, he served in the Union Army, while his father died while serving as a Confederate Army officer After the war ended, he returned to Texas where he taught school and became active in the Republican Party. He was elected to the legislature in 1876.
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March 27, 1907 (aged 66) -
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Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the United States of America's highest military honor, awarded for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty.The Medal of Honor is the United States of America's highest military honor, awarded for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty.