David A. Matthews-Worcester, MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe
N 42° 14.472 W 071° 49.278
19T E 267221 N 4680411
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action in the vicinity of the Black Mountains, Arizona in 1868 and 1869. He is buried in Saint John Cemetery, Worcester, MA in the Trinity Section, Range 8, Lot 40.
Waymark Code: WMYB3M
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 05/23/2018
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He was born on March 7, 1847 in Boston, MA and died on September 12, 1923 in Worcester, MA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: MATTHEWS, DAVID A.
• Rank and organization: Corporal, Company E, 8th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: Arizona, 1868 and 1869
• Date of issue: 6 September 1869
Citation: Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
Armed Service: Army

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