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Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

Richard Barrett

Details
  • Rank: First Sergeant
  • Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
  • Unit/Command:
    Company A,
    1st U.S. Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: May 23, 1872
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Sycamore Canyon, Arizona, USA
Citation
Conspicuous gallantry in a charge upon the Tonto Apaches.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Buffalo, Erie County, New York
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: April 12, 1875
  • Born: 1838, County Mayo, Ireland
  • Died: March 20, 1898, Washington, DC, United States
  • Buried: Soldiers Home National Cemetery (MH) (K-6765), Washington, DC, United States
 

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