Medal of Honor Recipients

Thomas Shaw (1846 – 1895)

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Thomas Shaw (1846 – 1895)

Note:
Place and date: At Carrizo Canyon, N. Mex., August 12, 1881. His Medal of Honor citation reads as follows: "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." Learn More at: Wikipedia | National Park Service.org

Unite: 9th Cavalry Regiment   Rank: Sergeant

Years of service:
1864 - 1894

Wars:
American Indian Wars

Image Source:
Wikipedia

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

Date:
1889

Rights:
Public Domain

Image:
SA-MILBS-MH-16

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