David Larkin MOH

b. 1845 Cork, Ireland. d. 08/05/1905 Cambridge, Massachusetts.

DATE OF MOH ACTION: 29/09/1872 Red River, Texas.

David Larkin MOH

Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Farrier in the United States Army in Company F, 4th US Cavalry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on September 29, 1872 at Red River, Texas. His citation reads “Gallantry in action.” He received his Medal on November 19, 1872.

 

MOH CITATION:

Gallantry in action.

 

BURIAL LOCATION: ST PAUL’S CEMETERY, ARLINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS.

LOT 172 & 174, SIXTUS AVENUE, LOT 171 & 173 ALEXANDER PATH.

LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.