Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
William
O.
Wilson
1867

–

January 18, 1928

Cemetery:

Rose Hill Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Division:

    9th U.S. Cavalry

    Action Date:

    December, 1890
    Date of Issue: September 17, 1891

    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. Wilson, United States Army, for bravery on December, 1890, while serving with Company I, 9th U.S. Cavalry, in action at White Clay Creek, South Dakota.