Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
Ernest Veuve
Details
- Rank: Farrier (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company A,
4th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: November 3, 1874
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Staked Plains, Texas, USA
Citation
Gallant manner in which he faced a desperate Indian.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Jackson Barracks, Orleans Parish, Louisiana
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: October 13, 1875
- Born: March 19, 1843, New Castle, Switzerland
- Died: June 17, 1916, Missoula, MT, United States
- Buried: Missoula Cemetery (39-8-2) , Missoula, MT, United States