Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
William Osborne
Details
- Also Known As: Osborn, William
- Rank: Sergeant
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company M,
1st U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: 1872
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Apache campaigns, USA
Citation
Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 12, 1875
- Born: 1837, Boston, Suffolk County, MA, United States
- Died: May 17, 1876, Washington, DC, United States
- Buried: Soldier's Home National Cemetery (MH) (K-6512) , Washington, DC, United States