Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
Edward Rooney
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: First Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company D,
5th U.S. Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: October 21, 1876
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Cedar Creek, etc., Montana, USA
Citation
Gallantry in action.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: July 18, 1877
At parade at the Cantonment at the Yellowstone and Tongue Rivers, Montana Territory, by Gen. William T. Sherman - Born: 1847, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, NY, United States
- Died: