Recipients Archive

William Wilcox

William Woodall was Chief Civilian Scout for Major General Philip H. Sheridan’s Cavalry Corps, which consisted of VI and XIX Corps. He was one of…

William Wilbur graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1912 and retired with disability in 1947 as a U.S. Army Brigadier…

William Sage graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1882. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General.

William Carter graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1873. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General.

Sergeant Carney’s action was the first by a Black American to merit award of the Medal of Honor.