U.S. Army
Clark, William A.ConflictCivil War
RankSergeant
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany H, 2nd Minnesota Infantry
HometownPennsylvania
Citation
Was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 cavalry, repulsed the attack and saved the train.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as William A. ClarkU.S. Army
Civil War
Label
Mosher, Louis C.U.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine War
Harrington, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Freeman, Ed W.U.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War
Hughes, OliverU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Veazey, Wheelock GravesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Seibert, Lloyd MartinU.S. ArmyConflict: World War I
Brown, John HartiesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Taylor, BernardU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Glynn, MichaelU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Holderman, Nelson MilesU.S. ArmyConflict: World War I
May, William C.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Leslie, FrankU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Betham, AsaU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Guinn, ThomasU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Capron Jr., HoraceU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Embler, Andrew HenryU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Wilkes, HenryU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Stevens, Daniel DickersonU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Hack, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Bieger, CharlesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Grimshaw, SamuelU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Thomas, Hampton SidneyU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Morey, DelanoU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Bourke, John GregoryU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
The Medal
A Medal Steeped in History
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.
EXPLORE THE MEDAL
Exhibits
THE RING OF VALOR
Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.
VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
