John Moriarity MOH

b. 10/03/1846 Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England. d. 12/10/1913 Yountville, California.

DATE OF MOH ACTION: 10/1868 Black Mountains, Arizona.

Indian Wars Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a United States Army Sergeant in Company E, 8th United States Cavalry. In Arizona in 1868 and 1869, he distinguished himself for bravery in scouts and actions against Indians. His citation was issued September 6, 1869.

 

MOH CITATION:

Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.

 

BURIAL LOCATION: VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA CEMETERY, YOUNTVILLE, CALIFORNIA.

SECTION C, ROW 9, GRAVE 15.

LOCATION OF MEDAL: BELIEVED TO BE FAMILY.