Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
James F Ayers
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company H,
6th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 23, 1875
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Sappa Creek, Kansas, USA
Citation
Rapid pursuit, gallantry, energy, and enterprise in an engagement with Indians.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Richmond, Virginia
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: November 16, 1876
- Born: 1847, Collierstown, Rockbridge County, VA, United States
- Died: January 18, 1895, Fort Reily, KS, United States
- Buried: Fort Riley Post Cemetery (MH) (F-27), Fort Riley, KS, United States