Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
William
B.
Lewis
1847

–

November 1, 1900

Cemetery:

Beechwoods Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Division:

    3d U.S. Cavalry

    Action Date:

    January 20 – 22, 1879
    Date of Issue: March 28, 1879

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant William B. Lewis, United States Army, for bravery in skirmish on January 20 – 22, 1879, while serving with Company B, 3d U.S. Cavalry, in action at Bluff Station, Wyoming.