b. 15/06/1848 Washington, Maine. d. 04/10/1885 Fort Bayard, New Mexico.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 04/11/1882 Cibicu Creek, Arizona.
Indian Wars Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the Indian Wars as a Sergeant in Company D, 6th United States Regular Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Cibicu Creek, Arizona on August 30, 1881. His citation reads “Conspicuous and extraordinary bravery in attacking mutinous scouts”. His Medal was issued on November 4, 1882.
MOH CITATION:
Conspicuous and extraordinary bravery in attacking mutinous scouts.
BURIAL LOCATION: FORT BAYARD NATIONAL CEMETERY, FORT BAYARD, NEW MEXICO.
SECTION A, ROW I, GRAVE 31
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
