David A Matthews MOH

b. 07/03/1847 Boston, Massachusetts. d. 12/09/1923 Worcester, Massachusetts.

DATE OF MOH ACTION: 22/08/1868 Black Mountains, Arizona.

Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a First Sergeant in the United States Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a Corporal in Company E, 8th U.S. Cavalry for action in 1868 and 1869 in the Arizona Territory. A military marker was added to grave site in 2004.

 

MOH CITATION:

Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.

 

BURIAL LOCATION: ST JOHN’S CEMETERY, WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS.

TRINTY LOT 40, RANGE 8, GRAVE 40.

LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.