Claron A. Windus

Claron Augustus Windus (January 10, 1850 – October 18, 1927) served in the United States Army during the American Civil War as a drummer boy, American Indian Wars as a bugler and the Spanish–American War as a captain. He received the Medal of Honor for bravery during a battle with the Kiowa Indians in 1870.

Biography Windus was born on January 10, 1850, in Janesville, Wisconsin. He served as a drummer boy during the American Civil War. Still under age, Windus lied about his age in order to join the 6th U.S. Cavalry Regiment. This is the only known instance of one Medal of Honor recipient killing another. During the following 20 years, Windus was a customs inspector and deputy United States marshal.

Medal of Honor His award citation reads:

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.