James E Bailey MOH

b. 1849 Dexter, Maine. d. ?

DATE OF MOH ACTION: Winter of 1872-73, Indian Territories.

A United States Army Sergeant during the Indian Wars who received the Medal of Honor on 12 April 1875 for service during the winter of 1872-73. A native of Dexter, Maine, nothing is known of his later life, or when he died. 

 

MOH CITATION:

Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.

 

BURIAL LOCATION: UNKNOWN.

LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.