Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
Edward Settle Godfrey
Details
- Rank: Captain (Highest Rank: Brigadier General)
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
7th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: September 30, 1877
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Bear Paw Mountain, Montana, USA
Citation
Led his command into action when he was severely wounded.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Ottawa, Putnam County, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: November 27, 1894
- Born: October 9, 1843, Kalida, Putnam County, OH, United States
- Died: April 1, 1932, Mount Holly, NJ, United States
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (3-4175-E), Arlington, VA, United States
- Location of Medal: U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center, Carlisle, PA