b. 1847 Tipperary, Ireland. d. 01/09/1881 Montana.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 10/1876 and 01/1877 Cedar Creek, Montana.
Indian Wars Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was born in Tipperary, Ireland and entered the U.S.Army in New York, New York. He served as Private in Company G, 5th U.S. Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for action during October 1876 and January 1877 at Cedar Creek, etc. Montana. He was presented with his Medal of Honor on parade at the Cantonment at the Yellowstone and Tongue Rivers, Montana Territory, by General William T. Sherman.
MOH CITATION:
Gallantry in engagements.
BURIAL LOCATION: CUSTER NATIONAL CEMETERY, CROW AGENCY, MONTANA.
SECTION A, GRAVE 948
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
