During the Civil War, Corporal John W. Wagner of the 8th Missouri Infantry received the Medal of Honor in 1863 for service at Vicksburg, Mississippi. During the Philippine War, Corporal Seth L. Weld of the 8th U.S. Infantry received the Medal of Honor in 1908 for service at La Paz, Leyte. During the Indian Wars, Corporal William O. Wilson of the 9th Cavalry received the Medal of Honor in 1891 for service at Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Duty, honor, country.