William Koelpin
Born: October 5, 1845 at Stetten, Prussia
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
Date of Issue: April 23, 1875
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant William Koelpin, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 9 September 1874, while serving with Company I, 5th U.S. Infantry, in action at Upper Washita River, Texas.
