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Indian Wars

William Wilson

Sergeant · U.S. Army

Company I, 4th U.S. Cavalry

28 March 1872 · Colorado Valley, Texas

This person is recorded with 2 Medals of Honor.

Award 1 · Indian Wars

Branch
U.S. Army
Era
Indian Wars
Home state
Pennsylvania
Action
Colorado Valley, Texas

The citation

Official citation

In pursuit of a band of cattle thieves from New Mexico.

Sources

Award 2 · Indian Wars

Branch
U.S. Army
Era
Indian Wars
Home state
Pennsylvania
Action
Red River, Texas

The citation

Official citation

Distinguished conduct in action with Indians, Red River, Tex.

Sources

Ready I Left My Home — Staff Sgt. Anisha Johnson

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