William Preble Hall
William Preble Hall | |
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William Preble Hall, c. 1897, around the time he was awarded the Medal of Honor | |
| Born | June 11, 1848 Randolph County, Missouri, US |
| Died | December 14, 1927 (aged 79) Washington, D.C., US |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1868–1912 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands | Adjutant General of the U. S. Army |
| Battles / wars | American Indian Wars Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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William Preble Hall (June 11, 1848 – December 14, 1927) was an American military officer who was Adjutant General of the United States Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for valor in action on October 20, 1879, near the White River in Colorado. An 1868 graduate of West Point, he served in the Army until his retirement in 1912, attaining the rank of brigadier general.