Windus, Claron Augustus, 1850-1927

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.

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. He received the Medal of Honor for bravery while serving as a bugler during a battle with the Kiowa in northern Texas on July 12, 1870.

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