William Preble Hall

William Preble Hall
William Preble Hall, c. 1897, around the time he was awarded the Medal of Honor
Born(1848-06-11)June 11, 1848
Randolph County, Missouri, US
DiedDecember 14, 1927(1927-12-14) (aged 79)
Washington, D.C., US
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1868–1912
RankBrigadier General
CommandsAdjutant General of the U. S. Army
Battles / warsAmerican Indian Wars
Spanish–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor
Signature

William Preble Hall (June 11, 1848 – December 14, 1927) was a United States Army brigadier general who was awarded the Medal of Honor for valor in action on October 20, 1879 near the White River in Colorado. An 1868 graduate of West Point, he served in the Army until his retirement in 1912.[1]

  1. ^ "William Preble Hall". Arlington National Cemetery. Archived from the original on April 1, 2009. Retrieved April 13, 2009.