Robert Temple Emmet-New Rochelle, NY
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Don.Morfe
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Las Animas Canyon, NM on September 18, 1879. He is buried in Beechwoods Cemetery, New Rochelle, NY in Section 32, Lot 759, Grave 9.
Waymark Code: WMY8TH
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 05/11/2018
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He was born on December 13, 1854 in New Rochelle, NY and died on October 25, 1936 in Ashfield, MA. He attained the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor marker spells his last name as Emett in error. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: EMMET, ROBERT TEMPLE
• Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, 9th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Las Animas Canyon, N. Mex., 18 September 1879
• Entered service at: New York, N.Y.
• Date of issue 24 August 1899
Citation: Lt. Emmet was in G Troop which was sent to relieve a detachment of soldiers under attack by hostile Apaches During a flank attack on the Indian camp, made to divert the hostiles Lt. Emmet and 5 of his men became surrounded when the Indians returned to defend their camp. Finding that the Indians were making for a position from which they could direct their fire on the retreating troop, the Lieutenant held his point with his party until the soldiers reached the safety of a canyon. Lt. Emmet then continued to hold his position while his party recovered their horses. The enemy force consisted of approximately 200.
Armed Service: Army
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