William Wilson

William Wilson (1847 – December 22, 1895) was a United States soldier who served with the United States Army's Cavalry as a sergeant during the mid to late 19th century. He is known for being one of only nineteen individuals to twice receive his nation's highest award for valor, the U.S. Medal of Honor.The first medal, which was conveyed on April 27, 1872 while he was serving as a sergeant with the 4th Cavalry, was awarded for his bravery "in pursuit of a band of cattle thieves from New Mexico at Colorado Valley, Texas, March 28, 1872." While still a sergeant with the 4th Cavalry, he was then awarded his second medal September 29, 1872 for "distinguished conduct in action with Indians at Red River, Texas" during the previous day's Battle of the North Fork of the Red River.