Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
Moses Williams
Details
- Rank: First Sergeant (Highest Rank: Ordnance Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company I,
9th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: August 16, 1881
- Medal of Honor Action Place: foothills of the Cuchillo Negro Mountains, New Mexico, USA
Citation
Rallied a detachment, skillfully conducted a running fight of three or four hours, and by his coolness, bravery, and unflinching devotion to duty in standing by his commanding officer in an exposed position under a heavy fire from a large party of Indians saved the lives of at least three of his comrades.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: East Carroll Parish, Louisiana
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: November 12, 1896
- Born: 1845, Carrollton, Orleans Parish, LA, United States
- Died: August 23, 1899, Vancouver, WA, United States
- Buried: Vancouver Barracks National Cemetery (MH) (8-W-393), Vancouver, WA, United States