William B. Trembley

William Beattie Trembley (April 21, 1877 – January 13, 1952) was a private in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine–American War. He was later commissioned as a first lieutenant in World War I.

William B. Trembley
Born(1877-04-21)April 21, 1877
Johnson, Kansas
DiedJanuary 13, 1952(1952-01-13) (aged 74)
Place of burial
Monticello United Methodist Church Union Cemetery, Shawnee, Johnson County, Kansas, USA
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1898–1899, 1917–1919
RankFirst Lieutenant
UnitCompany B, 20th Kansas Volunteer Infantry
Battles/warsPhilippine–American War
World War I
AwardsMedal of Honor

Trembley later served as postmaster of Kansas City, Kansas, from 1921 to 1935.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 20th Kansas Volunteer Infantry. Place and date: At Calumpit, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 27 April 1899. Entered service at: Kansas City, Kans. Birth: Johnson, Kans. Date of issue: 11 March 1902.

Citation:

Swam the Rio Grande de Pampanga in face of the enemy's fire and fastened a rope to the occupied trenches, thereby enabling the crossing of the river and the driving of the enemy from his fortified position.

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See also

References
  • ""TREMBLEY, WILLIAM B." entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Philippine-American War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-04-27.


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