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Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
William de Armond
Details
Rank: Sergeant
Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
Unit/Command: Company I, 5th U.S. Infantry
Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
Medal of Honor Action Date: September 9 - 11, 1874
Medal of Honor Action Place: Upper Washita, Texas, USA
Citation
Gallantry in action.
Additional Details
Accredited to: New York, New York
Awarded Posthumously: Yes
Presentation Date & Details: April 23, 1875
Born: 1838, Butler County, OH, United States
Died: September 9, 1874, Hemphill County, TX, United States
Buried: San Antonio National Cemetery (IMO) (MH), San Antonio, TX, United States