Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
Joseph Watson
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company F,
8th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 4, 1869
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Picacho Mountain, Arizona Territory, USA
Citation
Killed an Indian warrior and captured his arms.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 3, 1870
- Born: 1846, Union City, Branch County, MI, United States
- Died: