b. 08/06/1848 Prince Edward Island, Canada. d. 28/02/1895 Attleboro, Massachusetts.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 08-10/1868 Arizona.
Thomas Gay MOH
Indian Campaign Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in the United States Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a Private in Company B, 8th US Cavalry for action during August and October 1868 in Arizona. His citation reads “Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.” He received his Medal on July 24, 1869.
MOH CITATION:
Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
BURIAL LOCATION: WOODLAWN CEMETERY, ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS.
LOT 264
LOCATION OF MEDAL: BELIEVED TO BE FAMILY.
