Will C. Barnes, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 21-Jun-1858
Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States
Date of Death: 17-Dec-1936
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About Will C. Barnes
- Will Croft Barnes (June 21, 1858 – December 17, 1936), a private in the U.S.
- Army Signal Corps, was distinguished for his action in the battle at Fort Apache, Arizona Territory on September 11, 1881.
- When Fort Apache was besieged by warriors of Geronimo, Barnes escaped and rode to Fort Thomas.
- Soldiers from Fort Thomas came to the aid of Fort Apache.
- For his gallantry, Barnes received the Medal of Honor on November 8, 1882, the citation noting his "bravery in action."
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