William M. Wherry

William Mackey Wherry
Born(1836-09-13)September 13, 1836
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
DiedNovember 3, 1918(1918-11-03) (aged 82)
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Place of burial
Bellefontaine Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Allegiance United States (Union)
Branch United States Army
Service years1861–1899
Rank Brigadier General
Unit 3rd Missouri Volunteer Infantry
Commands2nd Infantry Regiment
17th Infantry Regiment
ConflictsAmerican Civil War
Spanish–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

William Mackey Wherry (September 13, 1836 – November 3, 1918) was an American brigadier general, author and recipient of the Medal of Honor.