Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Stories of Sacrifice

Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

Thomas Shaw

Details

Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: First Sergeant)
Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
Unit/Command:
Company K,
9th U.S. Cavalry
Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
Medal of Honor Action Date: August 12, 1881
Medal of Honor Action Place: Carrizo Canyon, New Mexico, USA

Citation

Forced the enemy back after stubbornly holding his ground in an extremely exposed position and prevented the enemy's superior numbers from surrounding his command.

Medal of Honor Recipient Thomas Shaw

Additional Details

Accredited to: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Awarded Posthumously: No
Presentation Date & Details: December 7, 1890
Born: 1846, Covington, Kenton County, KY, United States
Died: June 23, 1895, Washington, DC, United States
Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (27-952-B), Arlington, VA, United States