William Austin

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

While the Indians were concealed in a ravine, assisted men on the skirmish line, directing their fire, etc., and using every effort to dislodge the enemy.

Rank: Sergeant
Conflicts: Indian Campaigns
Organization: U.S. Army

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