Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
William H Strayer
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company B,
3d U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 26, 1872
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Loupe Fork of the Platte River, Nebraska, USA
Citation
Gallantry in action.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 22, 1872
- Born: October 17, 1847, Maytown, Lancaster County, PA, United States
- Died: January 29, 1876, Bainbridge, PA, US
- Buried: Camp Hill Cemetery, Mount Joy, PA, US