HALL, WILLIAM P.
Rank and Organization: First Lieutenant, 5th U.S. Cavalry. Place and
Date: Near Camp on White River, Colo., 20 October 1879. Entered Service At:
Huntsville, Mo. Birth: Randolph County, Mo. Date of Issue: 18 September
1897. First Lieutenant, 5th U.S. Cavalry. Place and
Date: Near Camp on White River, Colo., 20 October 1879. Entered Service At:
Huntsville, Mo. Birth: Randolph County, Mo. Date of Issue: 18 September
1897.
Citation:
With a reconnoitering party of 3 men, was attacked by 35 Indians and several times
exposed himself to draw the fire of the enemy, giving his small party opportunity to reply
with much effect.