Indian Wars
Michael McCarthy
First Sergeant · U.S. Army
Troop H, 1st U.S. Cavalry
June 1876 · White Bird Canyon, Idaho
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- Branch
- U.S. Army
- Era
- Indian Wars
- Action
- White Bird Canyon, Idaho
The citation
Official citation
Was detailed with 6 men to hold a commanding position, and held it with great gallantry until the troops fell back. He then fought his way through the Indians, rejoined a portion of his command, and continued the fight in retreat. He had 2 horses shot from under him, and was captured, but escaped and reported for duty after 3 days' hiding and wandering in the mountains.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
- Wikipedia. Linked only. The article text is not copied here.
