Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
Thomas H Gay
Details
- Rank: Private (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: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: July 24, 1869
- Born: June 8, 1848, Canada
- Died: February 28, 1895, Attleboro, MA, United States
- Buried: Woodlawn Cemetery (MH), Attleboro, MA, United States