Image Title:
Clinton Greaves (1855 – 1906)

Note:
Place and date: At Florida Mountains, N. Mex., January 24, 1877 . His Medal of Honor citation reads as follows: "While part of a small detachment to persuade a band of renegade Apache Indians to surrender, his group was surrounded. Cpl. Greaves in the center of the savage hand-to-hand fighting, managed to shoot and bash a gap through the swarming Apaches, permitting his companions to break free." Learn More at: Wikipedia | The American Legion.org

Unite:
9th Cavalry Regiment

Rank:
Sergeant

Years of service:
1872–1893

Wars:
American Indian Wars

Subject:
Military - Buffalo Soldiers – Medal of Honor - Indian Wars

Image:
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