William P. Maclay

William Palmer Maclay (1877–July 31, 1943) was a United States Army private received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine–American War

He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in section 7, Lot 9008-F.

World War I In 1917, Maclay was drafted to World War I. He served in the will up until the Armistice of 11 November 1918.

Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 43d Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: At Hilongas, Leyte, Philippine Islands, May 6, 1900. Entered service at: Altoona, Pa. Birth: Spruce Creek, Pa. Date of issue: March 11, 1902.

Citation:

Charged an occupied bastion, saving the life of an officer in a hand-to-hand combat and destroying the enemy.

Personal information Maclay lived in Philadelphia with his wife, Daisy. He was of an average build, with dark brown hair and blue eyes.