William Alchesay, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

William Alchesay

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient

Date of Birth: 17-May-1853

Place of Birth: Arizona, United States

Date of Death: 06-Aug-1928

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About William Alchesay

  • Alchesay (aka William Alchesay and Alchisay, May 17, 1853 – August 6, 1928) was a chief of the White Mountain Apache tribe and an Indian Scout.
  • He received the United States military's highest decoration for bravery, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the Indian Wars. He tried to convince Geronimo to surrender peacefully on behalf of the United States government and remained friends with Geronimo until his death.
  • After the wars were over he returned home to his wives and became a rancher and was active in Indian affairs.

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