George Williams

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

While on duty with the wagon train as quartermaster sergeant he voluntarily left his place of safety in the rear, joined a company, and fought with distinguished gallantry through the action.

Rank: Quartermaster Sergeant
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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