Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
Henry A McMasters
Details
- Rank: Corporal
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company A,
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: Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine
- Awarded Posthumously: Yes
- Presentation Date & Details: November 19, 1872
- Born: 1845, Augusta, Kennebec County, ME, United States
- Died: November 11, 1872, Fort Griffin, TX, United States
- Buried: San Antonio National Cemetery (MH) (D-729), San Antonio, TX, United States