William Ellis (Medal of Honor)

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For other people named William Ellis, see William Ellis (disambiguation).
William Ellis
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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/branch United States Navy
Union Army
Years of service 1861 - 1865
Rank Second Lieutenant
Unit Company K, 3rd Wisconsin Volunteer Cavalry
Battles/wars American Civil War
Awards 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.

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:

For extraordinary heroism on 14 January 1865, while serving with Company K, 3d Wisconsin Cavalry, in action at Dardanelle, 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.

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Notes

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