b. 10/1854 Concord, Louisiana. d. 24/01/1923 ?
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 29/09/1879 Milk River, Colorado.
Hampton M Roach MOH
Indian Wars Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Concord, Louisiana, he served as a Corporal in Company F, 5th Cavalry, US Army. On the dates of September 29 to October 5, 1879, Corporal Roach, with his company were in actions against hostile Indians at Milk River, Colorado. During the three day battle and in continuing skirmishes, Corporal Roach erected breastworks protection barriers under heavy fire. He also kept the command supplied with fresh water while exposed to fire from ambushing Indians at close range. For extraordinary courage in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on January 27, 1880 and alter achivied the rank of 2nd Lieutenant.
MOH CITATION:
Erected breastworks under fire; also kept the command supplied with water three consecutive nights while exposed to fire from ambushed Indians at close-range.
BURIAL LOCATION: ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA.
SECTION 3, GRAVE 2393.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
