Jones, William H. b. 1842 d. December 23, 1911 Indian Wars Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private in Company L, 2nd US Cavalry. During the campaigns against hostile Indians he twice displayed gallantry in action. On May 7, 1877 at Little Muddy Creek, Montana, he held the lead point of his column while under attack by Sioux Indians. In an engagement with Nez Perce Indians at Camas Meadows, Idaho, August 20, 1877, he again held his position even after being serverly wounded in the knee. He was awarded the Medal of...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Efland Methodist Church Cemetery, Efland, Orange County, North Carolina, USA
b. 1842 d. December 23, 1911