Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
William
O’Neill
1848

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Cemetery:

Fort Concho National Historical Landmark

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Division:

    4th U.S. Cavalry

    Action Date:

    September 29, 1872
    Date of Issue: November 19, 1872

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal William O’Neill, United States Army, for bravery in action on 29 September 1872, while serving with Company I, 4th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Red River, Texas.