William P. Maclay (Medal of Honor)
| William P. Maclay | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1877 Spruce Creek, Pennsylvania |
| Died | July 31, 1943 (aged 65–66) |
| Buried at | Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | Company A, 43d Infantry, U.S. Volunteers |
| Battles/wars | Philippine–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
William Palmer Maclay (1877–July 31, 1943) was a United States Army private received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine–American War.
He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in section 7, Lot 9008-F.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 43d Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: At Hilongas, Leyte, Philippine Islands, May 6, 1900. Entered service at: Altoona, Pa. Birth: Spruce Creek, Pa. Date of issue: March 11, 1902.
Citation:
Charged an occupied bastion, saving the life of an officer in a hand-to-hand combat and destroying the enemy.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ William Palmer Maclay at Find a Grave
- ↑ "Maclay, William P.". Medal of Honor recipients — Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved 2007-10-21.
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