Claron A. Windus

Claron A. Windus
Claron A. Windus
Born January 10, 1850(1850-01-10)
Janesville, Wisconsin
Died October 18, 1927(1927-10-18) (aged 77)
Place of burial Masonic Cemetery in Brackettville, Texas
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Battles/wars American Indian Wars
Awards Medal of Honor

Claron A. Windus (January 10, 1850–October 18, 1927) served in the United States Army during the American Indian Wars. He received the Medal of Honor.

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Biography

Windus was born on January 10, 1850, in Janesville, Wisconsin.[1]

He later became a commissioned officer and served as a captain in Company I of the 9th Infantry Regiment during the Spanish–American War. He died at age 77 and was buried at the Masonic Cemetery in Brackettville, Texas.[2]

Medal of Honor

His award citation reads:

For The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Bugler Claron Windus, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 12 July 1870, while serving with Company L, 6th U.S. Cavalry, at Wichita River, Texas.

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