Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the US Army at San Francisco, California. He served as a Private in Company A, 8th US Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for action on April 29, 1868 in the Arizona Territory. His citation reads "Defended his position (with three others) against a party of 17 hostile Indians under heavy fire at close quarters, the entire party except himself being severely wounded".
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the US Army at San Francisco, California. He served as a Private in Company A, 8th US Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for action on April 29, 1868 in the Arizona Territory. His citation reads "Defended his position (with three others) against a party of 17 hostile Indians under heavy fire at close quarters, the entire party except himself being severely wounded".
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