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First Name: William

Last Name: McCabe

Birthplace: Belfast, IRE

Gender: Male

Branch: Army (1784 - present)



Home of Record: Eagle Pass, TX




Date of Birth: 1848



Rank: Private (Recruit)

Years Served:
William McCabe

   
Engagements:
•  Indian Wars (1775 - 1924) intermittent

Biography:

William McCabe

Private, U. S. Army

Medal Of Honor

GENERAL ORDERS:
Date of Issue: October 13, 1875
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private William McCabe, United States Army, for gallantry in attack on a large party of Cheyennes on September 26 - 28, 1874, while serving with Company E, 4th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Red River, Texas.



Origin of Nickname/Handle:

Texas Exceptional Gallantry

Honoree ID: 318520   Created by: drjones46

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