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| William Wilson | |
|---|---|
| 1847 – December 22 1895 (aged 47–48) | |
| Place of birth | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Place of burial | San Francisco National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 4th U.S. Cavalry |
| Awards | Medal of Honor (2) |
William Wilson (1847–December 22, 1895), a Sergeant in the United States Army's 4th Cavalry, is noted for being one of only nineteen individuals to receive the Medal of Honor twice.
Medal of Honor citation
- First citation: At Colorado Valley, Texas, March 28, 1872. Date of issue: April 27, 1872. In pursuit of a band of cattle thieves from New Mexico.
- Second citation: Distinguished conduct in action with Indians. Awarded: At Red River, Texas, September 29, 1872.
He is buried at San Francisco National Cemetery.
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Indian Wars
- William Othello Wilson, a Buffalo soldier with the same first and last names, who also received the Medal of Honor.
References
- This article contains information taken from a United States Army website. Since this work is a product of the United States Government it falls within the public domain.
- US Army: Indian War MOH recipients
- William Wilson (soldier) at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2008-02-01
| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| NAME | Wilson, William |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | United States Army Medal of Honor recipient |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1847 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 22, 1895 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
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