Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
John Kay
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company L,
8th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: October 21, 1868
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Arizona, USA
Citation
Brought a comrade, severely wounded, from under the fire of a large party of the enemy.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 3, 1870
- Born: 1846, England
- Died: