Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the US Army at St Louis, Missouri. His highest rank was a Sergeant. He served as a Private in Company G, 8th US Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for action on October 20, 1869 at Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory. His citation reads "Gallantry in action". His ashes were held in a community crypt in Greenwood Cemetery, San Diego CA for 94 years. On July 9, 2015 these ashes were transferred to Miramar National Cemetery during a dedication service.
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the US Army at St Louis, Missouri. His highest rank was a Sergeant. He served as a Private in Company G, 8th US Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for action on October 20, 1869 at Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory. His citation reads "Gallantry in action". His ashes were held in a community crypt in Greenwood Cemetery, San Diego CA for 94 years. On July 9, 2015 these ashes were transferred to Miramar National Cemetery during a dedication service.
Bio by: Don Morfe
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MEDAL OF HONOR
SERG CO G
8 US CAVALRY
CORP USMC
CIVIL WAR
INDIAN WARS
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