Alonzo Bowman

Alonzo Bowman
Born (1848-06-15)June 15, 1848
Washington, Maine
Died October 4, 1885(1885-10-04) (aged 37)
Place of burial Fort Bayard National Cemetery, New Mexico
Allegiance United States United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Rank Sergeant
Unit Company D, 6th Cavalry Regiment
Battles/wars Indian Wars
Awards - Medal of Honor

Alonzo Bowman (June 15, 1848 – October 4, 1885) was a United States Army Sergeant during the Indian Wars who received the Medal of Honor on November 4, 1882 for bravery at Cibicu Creek, Arizona, on August 30, 1881.[1]

Medal of Honor citation

Citation:

Conspicuous and extraordinary bravery in attacking mutinous scouts.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Medal of Honor recipients". United States Army. Archived from the original on November 10, 2010. Retrieved November 19, 2010.
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