b. 1850 Butlerville, Ohio. d. 31/03/1913 Lockland, Ohio.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 25/06/1876 Little Big Horn, Montana.
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the US Army at Cincinnati, Ohio. He served as a Sergeant in Company B, 7th US Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for action on June 25, 1876 at the Little Big Horn River, Montana. His citation reads “Guarded and carried the wounded, brought water for the same, and posted and directed the men in his charge under galling fire from the enemy.” He received his Medal on October 5, 1878.
MOH CITATION:
Guarded and carried the wounded, brought water for the same, and posted and directed the men in his charge under galling fire from the enemy.
BURIAL LOCATION: READING CEMETERY, READING, OHIO.
SECTION 8, LOT 536, GRAVE 61.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
