Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
William Ellis
Details
- Rank: First Sergeant (Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company K,
3d Wisconsin Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: January 14, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Dardanelle, Arkansas, USA
Citation
Remained at his post after receiving three wounds, and only retired, by his commanding officer's orders, after being wounded a fourth time.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1832, England
- Died: February 1, 1875, San Bernardino, CA, United States
- Buried: County PAP Cemetery, San Bernardino, CA, United States