b. 18/05/1848 Dover, New Hampshire. d. 17/06/1913 ?
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 29/09 – 05/10/1879 Milk River, Colorado.
Edward P Grimes MOH
Indian Wars Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during the wars against the Plains Indians as a sergeant in Company F of the 5th United States Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Milk River, Colorado from September 29 to October 5, 1879. His citation reads “The command being almost out of ammunition and surrounded on three sides by the enemy he voluntarily brought up a supply under heavy fire at almost point blank range.” His medal was awarded to him on January 27, 1880.
MOH CITATION:
The command being almost out of ammunition and surrounded on three sides by the enemy, he voluntarily brought up a supply under heavy fire at almost point-blank range.
BURIAL LOCATION: CYPRESS HILLS NATIONAL CEMETERY, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK.
SECTION 2, GRAVE 7210.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: BELIEVED TO BE FAMILY.
