Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
Thomas Sullivan
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: First Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company E,
7th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: December 29, 1890
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota, USA
Citation
Conspicuous bravery in action against Indians concealed in a ravine.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Newark, Essex County, New Jersey
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: December 17, 1891
- Born: April 20, 1859, Covington, Kenton County, KY, United States
- Died: January 10, 1940
- Buried: Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (3-0-14), East Orange, NJ, United States