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U.S. Army · United States 
William W. McCammon
1838 – 1903
William W. McCammon served the U.S. Army. William was 64 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
3 October 1862 · At Corinth, Miss. · First Lieutenant, Company E, 24th Missouri Infantry.
While on duty as provost marshal, voluntarily assumed command of his company, then under fire, and so continued in command until the repulse and retreat of the enemy on the following day, the loss to this company during the battle being very great.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
While on duty as provost marshal, voluntarily assumed command of his company, then under fire, and so continued in command until the repulse and retreat of the enemy on the following day, the loss to this company during the battle being very great.
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