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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
 

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