William W. McCammon

William Wallace McCammon (May 28, 1838 – March 27, 1903) was a soldier in the Union Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Civil War.

William Wallace McCammon
Born(1838-05-28)May 28, 1838
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania[1]
DiedMarch 27, 1903(1903-03-27) (aged 64)
Vancouver, Washington
Place of burial
Fort Vancouver Military Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Union
Service/branch United States Navy
Union Army
Years of service1861 - 1866, 1867 - 1902
Rank Major
Unit 24th Missouri Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Biography

He obtained the award for his service as 1st Lieutenant in Company E, 24th Missouri Infantry. He was Provost marshal of the company. During the fighting at Corinth, Mississippi, on October 3, 1862 (the Second Battle of Corinth), after great losses to his company, he voluntarily assumed command and continued to lead until the repulse and retreat of the enemy forces the next day. The award was not issued until July 9, 1896. He made a career in the army, rose to the rank of Major, and also served in the Spanish–American War. He died in Vancouver, Washington, and was buried at the Fort Vancouver Military Cemetery.[2]

See also

References
  1. Hall of Valor
  2. "William W. McCammon". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved September 6, 2010.


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