William Keller (Medal of Honor)
William G. Keller | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 19, 1876 Buffalo, New York, US |
| Died | September 20, 1963 (aged 87) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company F, 10th U.S. Infantry |
| Battles / wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
William G. Keller (April 19, 1876 – September 20, 1963) was a private serving in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography
[edit]Keller was born April 19, 1876, in Buffalo, New York and entered the army from same location. He was sent to the Spanish–American War with Company F, 10th U.S. Infantry as a private where he received the Medal of Honor for assisting in the rescue of wounded while under heavy enemy fire.[1]
He died September 20, 1963.
Medal of Honor citation
[edit]Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 10th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At Santiago de Cuba, 1 July 1898. Entered service at: Buffalo, N.Y. Birth: Buffalo, N.Y. Date of issue: 22 June 1899.
Citation:
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire of the enemy.[1]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b "War with Spain; Keller, William". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Archived from the original on June 12, 2010. Retrieved August 3, 2010.
External links
[edit]- "William Keller". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 3, 2010.
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