William McNamara-Woodside, NY
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 44.082 W 073° 54.918
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Red River, TX on September 29, 1872. He is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, NY in Section 12, Range 26, Plot D, Grave 8.
Waymark Code: WMYBQ5
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 05/26/2018
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He was born in 1835 in County Cork, Ireland and died on March 16, 1912. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: McNAMARA, WILLIAM
• Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company F, 4th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Red River, Tex., 29 September 1872
• Date of issue: 19 November 1872
Citation: Gallantry in action.
Armed Service: Army
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