Alonzo Bowman
Alonzo Bowman | |
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Born |
Washington, Maine | June 15, 1848
Died | October 4, 1885 37) | (aged
Place of burial | Fort Bayard National Cemetery, New Mexico |
Allegiance | 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 2 "Medal of Honor recipients". United States Army. Archived from the original on November 10, 2010. Retrieved November 19, 2010.
- "Alonzo Bowman". Find a Grave. Retrieved November 20, 2010.
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