b. 1848 Detroit, Michigan. d. 03/01/1905 San Antonio, Texas.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 12/09/1874 Washita River, Texas.
John Harrington MOH
Indian Wars Medal of Honor Recipient. He was issued the award on November 4, 1874 for his extraordinary heroism while a private in Company H, 6th Cavalry, US Army on September 12, 1874 at Washita River, Texas. Following his recovery from his wounds, he returned to duty and remained in the US Army until 1898. He died at the age of 54. His Medal of Honor citation reads: “While carrying dispatches Private Harrington was attacked by 125 hostile Indians, whom he and his comrades fought throughout the day. He was severely wounded in the hip and unable to move. He continued to fight, defending an exposed dying man.”
MOH CITATION:
While carrying dispatches was attacked by 125 hostile Indians, whom he and his comrades fought throughout the day. He was severely wounded in the hip and unable to move. He continued to fight, defending an exposed dying man.
BURIAL LOCATION: SAN ANTONIO NATIONAL CEMETERY, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.
SECTION F, GRAVE 1012.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: BELIEVED TO BE FAMILY.
