Will Croft Barnes (June 21, 1858 – December 17, 1936), a private in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, was distinguished for his action in the battle at Fort Apache, Arizona Territory on September 11, 1881.

For his gallantry, Barnes received the Medal of Honor on November 8, 1882, the citation noting his "bravery in action."

In this capacity he and a companion traveled across southern Texas to round up the last of the Longhorn cattle, thus saving the breed from extinction.

[2] The U.S. Army Reserve Center in Phoenix, Arizona and the Fort Huachuca Field House are named in his honor.

Two memorial plaques were dedicated to him in Papago Park designating Barnes Butte.