William Ellis (Medal of Honor)
William Ellis (1834 – February 1, 1875) served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor.
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| Born | 1834 England |
| Died | February 1, 1875 (aged 40–41) San Bernardino County, California |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Navy Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank |   |
| Unit |  Company K, 3rd Wisconsin Volunteer Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Ellis was born in England in 1834 but his official residence when he received his Medal of Honor was listed as Watertown, Wisconsin.[1] His name was misspelled as "William Elise" on his Medal of Honor citation.
He died February 1, 1875 in San Bernardino County, California.
Medal of Honor citation
His award citation reads:
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Sergeant William Ellis, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 14 January 1865, while serving with Company K, 3d Wisconsin Cavalry, in action at Dardanelles, Arkansas. First Sergeant Ellis remained at his post after receiving three wounds, and only retired, by his commanding officer's orders, after being wounded the fourth time.
Notes
- "William Ellis". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved 2009-12-24.
References
- "William Ellis". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved 2009-12-24.
- "William Ellis". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2009-12-24.