William L Day MOH

b. 1837 Barren County, Kentucky. d. ?

DATE OF MOH ACTION: 1872-1873 Apache Campaign.

Indian Campaigns Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the US Army in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. He served as a First Sergeant in Company E, 5th US Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for action during the Apache Campaigns in 1872-73.

 

MOH CITATION:

Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.

 

BURIAL LOCATION: UNKNOWN.

LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.