Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
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