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William
W.
Morris
1843

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Corporal William Morris was one of only two Company H soldiers who were couriers on the September 1874, 6th Cavalry Roster, so he was probably Corporal Edward Sharpless’ unnamed comrade in that recipient’s citation that noted two men holding off a band of 125 hostile Indians.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Division:

    6th U.S. Cavalry

    Action Date:

    September 09 – 11, 1874
    Date of Issue: April 23, 1875

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal William W. Morris, United States Army, for gallantry in engagement with Indians on September 9 – 11, 1874, while serving with Company H, 6th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Upper Washita River, Texas.