b. 1847 Columbus, Ohio. d. 15/07/1891 Columbian Arsenal, Tennessee.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 29/10/1869 Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona.
Indian Wars Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in 1847, at Columbus, Ohio, he served as a Private in Company G, 8th U.S. Cavalry. At the Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, on October 29, 1869, he displayed heroism while engaging with a raiding band of hostile Apache Indians. For gallantry in action, he was promoted Corporal and awarded the Medal of Honor. He received the Medal on 14 February 1870.
MOH CITATION:
Gallantry in action.
BURIAL LOCATION: NASHVILLE NATIONAL CEMETERY, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE.
SECTION KK, SITE 16550
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
