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Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
Edward Branagan
Details
Rank: Private
Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
Unit/Command: Company F, 4th U.S. Cavalry
Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
Medal of Honor Action Date: September 29, 1872
Medal of Honor Action Place: Red River, Texas, USA
Citation
Gallantry in action.
Additional Details
Accredited to: New York, New York
Awarded Posthumously: No
Presentation Date & Details: November 19, 1872
Born: 1846, County Louth, Ireland
Died:
Buried: Fort Concho National Historic Landmark (MH) (Marker Only), San Angelo, TX, United States