b. 1850 Stirling, Scotland. d. 14/01/1914 Highlands, New Jersey.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 09/09/1874 Upper Wichita River, Texas.
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. His true name was Frederick H. Schwabe. He served as a Sergeant in the United States Army in Company I, 5th US Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on September 9, 1874 at Upper Wichita River, Texas. His citation reads “Gallantry in action.” He received his Medal on April 23, 1875. His exact location in the cemetery is unknown, as the burial records were destroyed in a flood.
MOH CITATION:
Gallantry in action.
BURIAL LOCATION: BAY VIEW CEMETERY, LEONARDO, NEW JERSEY.
MARKER LOCATED NEAR THE ENTRANCE.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: THE TROPIC LIGHTNING MUSEUM, WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD (1904 DESIGN), HAWAII.
