The first Medal awarded for actions on this day in history came during the Indian Campaigns, at Seneca Mountain, Arizona, in 1869. There are several Medals on several days during this period for the fighting going on at this time.STANLEY, EDWARDRank and organization: Corporal, Company F, 8th U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: At Seneca Mountain, Ariz., 26 August 1869. Entered service at:------. Birth: New York, N.Y. Date of issue: 3 March 1870. Citation: Gallantry in action.We next see the Medal during the "Interim Period, 1871-1898" and they are both Naval Medals for saving a life, which most of the Medals during this...
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