b. 1847 Ireland. d. 07/06/1912 Chicago, Illinois.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 30/08/1881 Cibicu, Arizona.
Richard Heartery MOH
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during the Wars with the Plains Indians as a Private in Company D, 6th United States Cavalry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on August 30, 1881 Cibicu, Arizona. His citation reads “Bravery in action.” He was presented with his Medal on July 20, 1888.
MOH CITATION:
Bravery in action.
BURIAL LOCATION: MOUNT CARMEL CATHOLIC CEMETERY, HILLSIDE, ILLINOIS.
SECTION V, BLOCK 6, LOT 11.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
