b. 1846 New York. d. 10/06/1883 Fort D. A. Russell, Wyoming.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 29/09/1879 Milk River, Colorado.
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in the United States Army in Company F, 5th US Cavalry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on September 29, 1879 at Milk River, Colorado. He received his Medal on June 7, 1880.
MOH CITATION:
Though painfully wounded, he remained on duty and rendered gallant and valuable service.
BURIAL LOCATION: MOUNT OLIVET CEMETERY, CHEYENNE, WYOMING.
BLOCK 1, ROW 9, GRAVE 11.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN – WAS SOLD FOR $6,000 IN A GERMAN AUCTION IN 2019.
