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Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
Frederick Ernest Toy
Details
Rank: First Sergeant (Highest Rank: Captain)
Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
Unit/Command: Company G, 7th U.S. Cavalry
Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
Medal of Honor Action Date: December 29, 1890
Medal of Honor Action Place: Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota, USA
Citation
Bravery.
Additional Details
Accredited to: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Awarded Posthumously: No
Presentation Date & Details: May 26, 1891
Born: 1866, Buffalo, Erie County, NY, United States
Died: August 5, 1933, Youngstown, NY, United States
Buried: Riverdale Cemetery (PM) (7-186), Lewiston, NY, United States