Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio and entered the U.S. Army in St. Louis, Missouri. He died in Santa Monica, California. He served as a Hospital Steward. He was awarded the CMOH for action on March 17, 1876 at Powder River, Wyoming. His citation reads "Accompanied a detachment of cavalry in a charge on a village of hostile Indians and fought through the engagements, having his horse killed under him. He continued to fight on foot, and under severe fire and without assistance conveyed two wounded comrades to places of safety, saving them from capture." He was cremated at Inglewood Cemetery, Los Angeles and his ashes were given to relatives.
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio and entered the U.S. Army in St. Louis, Missouri. He died in Santa Monica, California. He served as a Hospital Steward. He was awarded the CMOH for action on March 17, 1876 at Powder River, Wyoming. His citation reads "Accompanied a detachment of cavalry in a charge on a village of hostile Indians and fought through the engagements, having his horse killed under him. He continued to fight on foot, and under severe fire and without assistance conveyed two wounded comrades to places of safety, saving them from capture." He was cremated at Inglewood Cemetery, Los Angeles and his ashes were given to relatives.
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