William G Keller MOH

b. 19/04/1876 Buffalo, New York. d. 20/09/1963 Sarasota, Florida.

DATE OF MOH ACTION: 01/07/1898 Santiago de Cuba, Cuba.

William G Keller MOH

Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army during the War with Spain as a Private in Company F, 10th United States Infantry. He was one of five members of Company F awarded the CMOH for their bravery at Santiago de Cuba, on July 1, 1898, with his citation reading: “Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire of the enemy.” Awarded the Medal on June 22, 1899, he was joined by comrades Sergeant Charles P. Cantrell, Sergeant Andrew J. Cummins, Private James J. Nash, and Private Alfred Polond in being so honored.

 

MOH CITATION:

Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire of the enemy.

 

BURIAL LOCATION: LAKE VIEW CEMETERY, CLEVELAND, OHIO.

SECTION 44, LOT 729.

LOCATION OF MEDAL: BELIEVED TO BE FAMILY.