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Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

James Brogan

Details
  • Also Known As: Brogan, Edward James
  • Rank: Sergeant
  • Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
  • Unit/Command:
    Company G,
    6th U.S. Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: December 14, 1877
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Simon Valley, Arizona, USA
Citation
Engaged singlehandedly two renegade Indians until his horse was shot under him and then pursued them so long as he was able.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: January 9, 1880
  • Born: 1834, County Donegal, Ireland
  • Died: October 30, 1908, Summit Hill, PA, United States
  • Buried: Saint Joseph's Cemetery (MH), Summit Hill, PA, United States
 

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