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David A. Matthews

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David A. Matthews

Birth
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Death
12 Sep 1923 (aged 76)
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot
Trinity Section, Lot 40
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a First Sergeant in the United States Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a Corporal in Company E, 8th U.S. Cavalry for action in 1868 and 1869 in the Arizona Territory. His citation reads "Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians." A military marker was added to grave site in 2004.
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a First Sergeant in the United States Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a Corporal in Company E, 8th U.S. Cavalry for action in 1868 and 1869 in the Arizona Territory. His citation reads "Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians." A military marker was added to grave site in 2004.

Bio by: Don Morfe

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MEDAL OF HONOR
CORP CO E8 US CAVALRY
INDIAN WARS

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Dec 22, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8201825/david_a-matthews: accessed ), memorial page for David A. Matthews (7 Mar 1847–12 Sep 1923), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8201825, citing Saint John's Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.