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Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

William Wilson

Details
  • Rank: Sergeant
  • Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
  • Unit/Command:
    Company I,
    4th U.S. Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: September 29, 1872
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Red River, Texas, USA
Citation

Second Award: Distinguished conduct in action with Indians.

Medal of Honor Recipient William Wilson
Medal of Honor Recipient William Wilson
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: December 30, 1873
  • Born: June 17, 1844, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA
  • Died: December 22, 1895
  • Buried: San Francisco National Cemetery (MH) (WS-527-28), San Francisco, CA
 

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