| William Othello Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 16, 1867 |
| Died | January 1928 (aged 60–61) |
| Place of birth | Hagerstown, Maryland |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | Company I, 9th U.S. Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | Indian Wars |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
William Othello Wilson (September 16, 1867 – January, 1928) was a corporal in the United States Army's 9th Cavalry. He is noted for having received the Medal of Honor. Wilson joined the Army from Saint Paul, Minnesota in August 1889.[1] He earned the Medal of Honor on December 17, 1891 for "Bravery" voluntarily, for successfully carrying a message to the battalion commander at the Pine Ridge Indian Agency in South Dakota.
Medal of Honor citation[]
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company I, 9th U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: Sioux Campaign, 1890. Entered service at: St. Paul, Minn. Birth: Hagerstown, Md. Date of issue: September 17, 1891.
Citation:
Bravery.
See also[]
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Indian Wars
- List of African American Medal of Honor recipients
- William Wilson (soldier), a two-time recipient of the Medal of Honor, with the same first and last name.
References[]
- "homeofheroes.com: Wilson, William O.". http://www.homeofheroes.com/moh/citations_1865_ind/wilson_william_o.html. Retrieved October 5, 2010.
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