U.S. Army
Ellis, WilliamConflictCivil War
RankSecond Lieutenant
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany K, 3rd Wisconsin Cavalry
Citation
Remained at his post after receiving three wounds, and only retired, by his commanding officer’s orders, after being wounded the fourth time.
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