b. 1846 Paxton, Massachusetts. d. ?

 

DATE OF MOH ACTION: 14/10/1869 Lynx Creek, Arizona.

 

Goodman was born in 1846 in Paxton, Massachusetts and served in Company L, 8th U.S. Cavalry when the unit was sent to quell an Indian uprising in Wounded Knee, South Dakota. He was cited for "Bravery in action" and received the Medal of Honor for his participation in the battle.

 

MOH CITATION:

 

Bravery in action.

 

BURIAL LOCATION: UNKNOWN.