Medal of Honor Action Place: Carrizo Canyon, New Mexico, USA
Citation
Forced the enemy back after stubbornly holding his ground in an extremely exposed position and prevented the enemy's superior numbers from surrounding his command.
Additional Details
Accredited to: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Awarded Posthumously: No
Presentation Date & Details: December 7, 1890
Born: 1846, Covington, Kenton County, KY, United States
Died: June 23, 1895, Washington, DC, United States
Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (27-952-B), Arlington, VA, United States