Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
William McCabe
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company E,
4th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: September 26, 1874
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Red River, Texas, USA
Citation
Gallantry in attack on a large party of Cheyennes.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Fort Duncan, Maverick County, Texas
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: October 13, 1875
- Born: 1848, Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland
- Died:
- Buried: Fort Concho National Historic Landmark (MH) (Marker Only), San Angelo, TX, United States