Medal of Honor
1st Sergeant Moses Williams
Unit:
Company I, 9th U.S. Cavalry
Place of Birth:
Carrollton LA
Entered Service:
Unknown
Date and place of action:
16 August 1881 at Cuchillo Negro Mountains NM
Citation issued:
12 November 1896
Citation:
Rallied a detachment, skillfully conducted a running fight of 3 or 4 hours, and
by his coolness, bravery, and unflinching devotion to duty in standing by his
commanding officer in an exposed position under a heavy fire from a large party
of Indians saved the lives of at least 3 of his comrades. Click
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