b. 1847 Boston, Massachusetts. d. 01/11/1900 Mamaroneck, New York.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 20/01/1879 Bluff Station, Wyoming.
William B Lewis MOH
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in the Union Army in Company B, 3d U.S. Cavalry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on Juanuary 20-22, 1879 at Bluff Station, Wyoming. His citation reads “Bravery in skirmish.” He received his Medal on March 28, 1879.
MOH CITATION:
Bravery in skirmish.
BURIAL LOCATION: BEECHWOODS CEMETERY, NEW ROCHELLE, NEW YORK.
SECTION 7, RANGE 3, GRAVE 3.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: BELIEVED TO BE FAMILY.
