Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
William McNamara
Details
- Rank: First Sergeant
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company F,
4th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: September 29, 1872
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Red River, Texas, USA
Citation
Gallantry in action.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: November 19, 1872
- Born: 1835, County Cork, Ireland
- Died: March 16, 1912
- Buried: Calvary Cemetery (2nd) (12-26-D-8), Woodside, NY, United States
- Location of Medal: National Medal of Honor Museum, Arlington, TX