Edwin Phoenix MOH

b. 1846 St Louis, Missouri. d. 26/09/1932 Los Angeles, California.

DATE OF MOH ACTION: 26-28/09/1874 Red River, Texas.

Indian Wars Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the Indian Wars as a Corporal in Company E, 4th United States Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery near Red River, Texas from September 26 to 28, 1874. His simple citation reads “Gallantry in action”. His Medal was issued on October 13, 1875.

 

MOH CITATION:

Gallantry in action.

 

BURIAL LOCATION: LOS ANGELES NATIONAL CEMETERY, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.

SECTION 67, ROW H, GRAVE 22.

LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.