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Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

Clay Beauford

Details
  • Also Known As: Bridwell, Welford Chapman
  • Rank: First Sergeant
  • Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
  • Unit/Command:
    Company B,
    5th U.S. Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: 1872 - 1873
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Apache campaigns, USA
Citation

Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.

Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: April 12, 1875
  • Born: 1847, Washington County, MD, United States
  • Died: February 1, 1905
  • Buried: Rosedale Cemetery (N-110-2NE), Los Angeles, CA, United States
 

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