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Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

James Brophy

Details
  • Rank: Private
  • Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
  • Unit/Command:
    Company B,
    8th U.S. Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: August 13, 1868
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Vicinity of the Black Mountains, Arizona, USA
Citation
Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Stockton, San Joaquin County, California
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: July 24, 1869
  • Born: May 20, 1846, Kilkenny, Ireland
  • Died: August 7, 1929, Washington, DC, United States
  • Buried: Soldiers Home National Cemetery (MH) (L-9086), Washington, DC, United States
 

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