Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
John Nihill
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company F,
5th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 13, 1872
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Whetstone Mountains, Arizona Territory, USA
Citation
Fought and defeated four hostile Apaches located between him and his comrades.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: December 4, 1874
- Born: May 25, 1850, Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland
- Died: May 29, 1908
- Buried: Cypress Hills National Cemetery (MH) (2-6640), Brooklyn, NY, United States