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Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

William McNamara

Details
  • Rank: First Sergeant
  • Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
  • Unit/Command:
    Company F,
    4th U.S. Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: September 29, 1872
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Red River, Texas, USA
Citation

Gallantry in action.

Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: November 19, 1872
  • Born: 1835, County Cork, Ireland
  • Died: March 16, 1912
  • Buried: Calvary Cemetery (2nd) (12-26-D-8), Woodside, NY, United States
  • Location of Medal: National Medal of Honor Museum, Arlington, TX
 

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