b. 28/05/1838 Cincinnati, Ohio. d. 27/03/1903 Vancouver, Washington.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 03/10/1862 Corinth, Mississippi.
William W McCammon MOH
He obtained the award for his service as 1st Lieutenant in Company E, 24th Missouri Infantry. He was Provost marshal of the company. During the fighting at Corinth, Mississippi, on October 3, 1862 (the Second Battle of Corinth), after great losses to his company, he voluntarily assumed command and continued to lead until the repulse and retreat of the enemy forces the next day. The award was not issued until July 9, 1896. He made a career in the army, rose to the rank of Major, and also served in the Spanish–American War. He was a companion of the Oregon Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.
MOH CITATION:
While on duty as provost marshal, voluntarily assumed command of his company, then under fire, and so continued in command until the repulse and retreat of the enemy on the following day, the loss to his company during the battle being very great.
BURIAL LOCATION: VANCOUVER BARRACKS CEMETERY, VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON.
SECTION 4 EAST, GRAVE 412.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: BELIEVED TO BE FAMILY.
