Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
James Dowling
Details
- Rank: Corporal (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company B,
8th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: August 13 - October 31, 1868
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Vicinity of the Black Mountains, Arizona, USA
Citation
Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: July 24, 1869
- Born: August 1846, County Meath, Ireland
- Died: December 26, 1891, Washington, DC, United States
- Buried: Soldier's Home National Cemetery (MH) (J-6352), Washington, DC, United States