Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the United States Army, and he was from Fort Duncan, Texas. He was awarded his medal for action at Pecos River, Texas, on April 25, 1875, during the Indians Campaigns. With 3 other men, he participated in a charge against 25 hostiles while on a scouting Patrol. Isaac Payne, John Ward and Factor Pompey recieved the Award for rescuing their commanding officer Lt. John L. Bullis while sustaining heavy fire. They are three of four recepients who were in Seminole black scouts.
Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the United States Army, and he was from Fort Duncan, Texas. He was awarded his medal for action at Pecos River, Texas, on April 25, 1875, during the Indians Campaigns. With 3 other men, he participated in a charge against 25 hostiles while on a scouting Patrol. Isaac Payne, John Ward and Factor Pompey recieved the Award for rescuing their commanding officer Lt. John L. Bullis while sustaining heavy fire. They are three of four recepients who were in Seminole black scouts.
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