The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private William Rankin, United States Army, for gallantry in action with Indians on 29 September 1872, while serving with Company F, 4th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Red River, Texas.
Sponsored by:
William
Rankin
1836
–
February 2, 1916
Cemetery:
St. Mark’s Episcopal Cemetery
Awards Received
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Medal of Honor
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Medal of Honor
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
PrivateDivision:
4th U.S. CavalryAction Date:
September 29, 1872
Date of Issue: November 19, 1872