Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Stories of Sacrifice

U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

William Macky Wherry

Details

Rank: First Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Brigadier General USA)
Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
Unit/Command:
Company D,
3d U.S. Reserve Missouri Infantry
Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
Medal of Honor Action Date: August 10, 1861
Medal of Honor Action Place: Wilson's Creek, Missouri, USA

Citation

Displayed conspicuous coolness and heroism in rallying troops that were recoiling under heavy fire.

Medal of Honor Recipient William M. Wherry

Additional Details

Accredited to: St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri
Awarded Posthumously: No
Presentation Date & Details: October 30, 1895
Born: September 13, 1836, St. Louis, St. Louis County, MO, United States
Died: November 3, 1918, Cincinnati, OH, United States
Buried: Bellefontaine Cemetery (PM) (51-627), St. Louis, MO, United States
Location of Medal: Wilson's Creek Battlefield Museum (NPS), Republic, MO

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