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Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

Joseph F Knight

Details
  • Rank: Sergeant
  • Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
  • Unit/Command:
    Troop F,
    6th U.S. Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: January 1, 1891
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: White River, South Dakota, USA
Citation
Led the advance in a spirited movement to the assistance of Troop K, 6th U.S. Cavalry.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Denver, Denver County, Colorado
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: May 1, 1891
  • Born: November 23, 1863, Danville, Vermilion County, IL, United States
  • Died: May 24, 1940, Lubbock, TX, United States
  • Buried: City of Lubbock Cemetery (MH) (25-20-2) , Lubbock, TX, United States
 

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