Allegiance United States Died December 22, 1895 Rank Sergeant | Name William Wilson Unit 4th Cavalry Regiment Role Medal of Honor Awards Medal of Honor | |
Battles/wars Battle of the North Fork of the Red River Place of burial San Francisco National Cemetery, San Francisco, California, United States Battles and wars Battle of the North Fork of the Red River | ||
Service/branch United States Army | ||
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. He is buried at San Francisco National Cemetery.
Medal of Honor citations
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.
References
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