William H. Sage

William Hampden Sage (April 6, 1859 – June 3, 1922) was a major general in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions during the Battle of Zapote Bridge on 13 June, 1899 during the Philippine–American War.

Early life and education Sage was born in Centerville, New York on April 6, 1859, and was the son of William Newton Sage, a career army officer and American Civil War veteran. The young Sage graduated from West Point in 1882.

Military career He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the 5th Infantry Regiment. Sage was professor of military science at Central University from 1892 to 1893.

Family Sage was married in 1885 to Elizabeth Maud McLean (1862-1943), the daughter of General Nathaniel McLean. Their children included William H. Sage Jr., a 1909 West Point graduate who served in the Corps of Engineers and was a World War I veteran, and Nathaniel McLean Sage.

Citation:

With 9 men volunteered to hold an advanced position and held it against a terrific fire of the enemy estimated at 1,000 strong. Taking a rifle from a wounded man, and cartridges from the belts of others, Capt. Sage himself killed 5 of the enemy.