Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
James C Reed
Details
- Also Known As: Reid, James C.
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company A,
8th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 29, 1868
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Arizona Territory, USA
Citation
Defended his position (with three others) against a party of 17 hostile Indians under heavy fire at close quarters, the entire party except himself being severely wounded.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: San Francisco, San Francisco County, California
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: July 24, 1869
- Born: 1833, Kilkenny, Ireland
- Died: