b. 1838 ? d. 09/09/1874 ?

 

DATE OF MOH ACTION: 09-11/09/1874 Washita, Texas.

 

Indian Wars Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during the wars with the Plains Indians as a Sergeant in Company 1, 5th United States Infantry. He was awarded his medal posthumously for action at Upper Washita, Texas, on September 9 to 11, 1874.

 

MOH CITATION:

 

Gallantry in action.

 

BURIAL LOCATION: UNKNOWN - MEMORIAL AT SAN ANTONIO CEMETERY, TEXAS.

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