Samuel H. Craig-Saco, ME
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Don.Morfe
N 43° 29.610 W 070° 25.674
19T E 384549 N 4816609
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Santa Cruz Mountains, Mexico on May 15, 1886. He is buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Saco, ME.
Waymark Code: WMY8HH
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 05/10/2018
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He was born on October 31, 1863 in Newmarket, NH and died on June 1, 1929 in Saco, ME. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: CRAIG, SAMUEL H.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company D, 4th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Santa Cruz Mountains, Mex., 15 May 1886
• Date of issue: 27 April 1887
Citation: Conspicuous gallantry during an attack on a hostile Apache Indian Camp; seriously wounded.
Armed Service: Army
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