Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
William Preble Hall
Details
- Rank: First Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Brigadier General)
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
5th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: October 20, 1879
- Medal of Honor Action Place: near Camp, White River, Colorado, USA
Citation
With a reconnoitering party of three men, was attacked by 35 Indians and several times exposed himself to draw the fire of the enemy, giving his small party opportunity to reply with much effect.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Huntsville, Randolph County, Missouri
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: September 18, 1897
- Born: June 11, 1848, Randolph County, MO, United States
- Died: December 14, 1927, Washington, DC, United States
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (1-653), Arlington, VA, United States