Indian Wars
William P. Hall
First Lieutenant · U.S. Army
5th U.S. Cavalry
20 October 1879 · Camp on White River, Colorado
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- Branch
- U.S. Army
- Era
- Indian Wars
- Home state
- Missouri
- Action
- Camp on White River, Colorado
The citation
Official citation
With a reconnoitering party of 3 men, was attacked by 35 Indians and several times exposed himself to draw the fire of the enemy, giving his small party opportunity to reply with much effect.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
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