Charles H McVeagh MOH

b. 1833 New York. d. 02/04/1880 Fort Bayard, New Mexico.

DATE OF MOH ACTION: 13/08 – 31/10/1868 Black Mountains, Arizona.

Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the US Army at San Francisco, California. He served as a Private in Company B, 8th US Calvary. He was awarded the CMOH for action in the vicinity of the Black Mountains, Arizona between August 13 and October 31, 1868. His citation reads “Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians”. He received his Medal on July 24, 1869.

 

MOH CITATION:

Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.

 

BURIAL LOCATION: CEDARVALE CEMETERY, WHITE OAKS, NEW MEXICO.

LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.