Alchesay | |
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 Alchesay | |
| Native name | Tsájń (Western Apache) |
| Born | May 17, 1853 New Mexico Territory (now Arizona) |
| Died | August 6, 1928 (aged 75) North Fork, Arizona |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | U.S. Army Indian Scouts |
| Battles / wars | Indian Wars |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Alchesay, also known as William Alchesay, Alchisay and Alchise (Western Apache: Tsájń,[needs IPA], lit. '(the) Swollen'; May 17, 1853 – August 6, 1928), was a chief of the White Mountain Apache tribe and an Indian Scout. He received the United States military's highest decoration for bravery, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the Indian Wars.
He tried to convince Geronimo to surrender peacefully on behalf of the United States government and remained friends with Geronimo until his death. After the wars were over he returned home to his wives and became a rancher and was active in Indian affairs.