Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
Elmer A Snow
Details
- Rank: Trumpeter
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company M,
3d U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 17, 1876
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Rosebud Creek, Montana, USA
Citation
Bravery in action; was wounded in both arms.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: October 16, 1877
- Born: 1851, Hardwick, Worcester County, MA, United States
- Died: January 21, 1892
- Buried: Highland Cemetery (MH) (Old Part 199), Athol, MA, United States