The Medal opens this day in its history during the Indian War Campaigns, with a sharp little fight involving the Buffalo Soldiers of the 9th Cavalry.DAY, MATTHIAS W.Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, 9th U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: At Las Animas Canyon, N. Mex., 18 September 1879. Entered service at: Oberlin, Ohio. Birth: Mansfield, Ohio. Date of issue: 7 May 1890. Citation: Advanced alone into the enemy's lines and carried off a wounded soldier of his command under a hot fire and after he had been ordered to retreat.DENNY, JOHNRank and organization: Sergeant, Company C, 9th U.S. Cavalry. Place and...
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