Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
William
Koelpin
October 5, 1845

–

January 2, 1912

Cemetery:

The Lutheran Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Division:

    5th U.S. Infantry

    Action Date:

    September 9, 1874
    Date of Issue: April 23, 1875

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant William Koelpin, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 9 September 1874, while serving with Company I, 5th U.S. Infantry, in action at Upper Washita River, Texas.