Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
Claron Windus
Details
- Rank: Bugler (Highest Rank: Captain)
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company L,
6th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 12, 1870
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Wichita River, Texas, USA
Citation
Gallantry in action.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 25, 1870
- Born: January 10, 1850, Janesville, Rock County, WI, United States
- Died: October 18, 1927, Fort Sam Houston, TX, United States
- Buried: Masonic Cemetery (MH), Brackettville, TX, United States