Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
Michael McCarthy
Details
- Rank: First Sergeant (Highest Rank: Colonel, Washington Army National Guard)
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Troop H,
1st U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 17, 1877
- Medal of Honor Action Place: White Bird Canyon, Idaho, USA
Citation
Was detailed with six 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 two horses shot from under him and was captured, but escaped and reported for duty after three days' hiding and wandering in the mountains.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: November 20, 1897
- Born: April 19, 1845, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
- Died: January 15, 1914
- Buried: Mountain View Cemetery (IOOF Section-P-18-5), Walla Walla, WA, United States