Samuel Bowden MOH

b. 1846 Salem, Massachusetts. d. unknown.

DATE OF MOH ACTION: 05/10/1870 Wichita, Texas.

Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. He was born in Salem, Massachusetts. He entered the U.S. Army in Boston, Massachusetts. He served as a Corporal in Company M, 6th U.S. Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for action on October 5, 1870 at Wichita River, Texas. His citation reads “Gallantry in pursuit of and fight with Indians.”

 

MOH CITATION:

Gallantry in pursuit of and fight with Indians.

 

BURIAL LOCATION: UNKNOWN.

LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.