Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
William
Schmidt
July 10, 1846

–

January 12, 1888

Cemetery:

St. Mary’s Cemetery

The wounded soldier rescued by William Schmidt was Musician John Kountz, who also earned the Medal of Honor in this action.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    37th Ohio Infantry

    Action Date:

    November 25, 1863
    Date of Issue: November 9, 1895

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private William Schmidt, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 25 November 1863, while serving with Company G, 37th Ohio Infantry, in action at Missionary Ridge, Tennessee. Private Schmidt rescued a wounded comrade under terrific fire.