William B. Lewis-New Rochelle, NY
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 54.318 W 073° 47.784
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Bluff Station, WY on January 20-22, 1877. He is buried in Beechwoods Cemetery, New Rochelle, NY in Section 7, Range 3, Grave 3.
Waymark Code: WMYAV8
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 05/22/2018
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He was born in 1847 in Boston, MA and died on November 1, 1900 in Mamaroneck, NY. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: LEWIS, WILLIAM B.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company B, 3d U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Bluff Station, Wyo., 20-22 January 1877
• Date of issue: 28 March 1879
Citation: Bravery in skirmish.
Armed Service: Army
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