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William
Hampden
Sage
April 6, 1858

–

June 4, 1922

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

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

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    23d Infantry

    Action Date:

    June 13, 1899
    Date of Issue: July 24, 1902

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain (Infantry) William Hampden Sage, United States Army, for most distinguished gallantry on 13 June 1899, while serving with 23d Infantry, in action at Zapote River, Luzon, Philippine Islands. With nine men, Captain Sage volunteered to hold an advanced position and held it against a terrific fire of the enemy estimated at 1,000 strong. Taking a rifle from a wounded man, and cartridges from the belts of others, Captain Sage himself killed five of the enemy.