William McNamara (soldier)
William McNamara | |
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| Born | ~1835 County Mayo, Ireland, |
| Died | March 16, 1912 (aged 72) New York, New York, United States |
| Buried | Calvary Cemetery, Grave #8 Plot D Section 12 Range 26 Woodside, New York 11377 |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1856 – 1887 |
| Rank | First Sergeant |
| Unit | 4th U.S. Cavalry Troop F |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War Indian Wars Texas–Indian Wars
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| Awards | Medal of Honor |
First Sergeant William McNamara (c. 1835 – March 16, 1912) was an Irish-born soldier in the U.S. Army who served with the 4th U.S. Cavalry during the Texas–Indian Wars. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry against the Comanche Indians at the Red River in Texas on September 29, 1872.