Charles H. McVeagh-White Oaks, NM
Posted by: 
Don.Morfe
N 33° 44.490 W 105° 44.766
13S E 430890 N 3733744
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action in the vicinity of the Black Mountains, Arizona from August 13 to October 31, 1968. He is buried in Cedarville Cemetery, White Oaks NM in Row A.
Waymark Code: WMYBQ7
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 05/26/2018
Views: 0
He was born in 1833 in Manhattan NY and died on April 2, 1880 in Fort Bayard, NM. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: McVEAGH, CHARLES H.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 8th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: Arizona, August to October 1868
• Date of issue: 24 July 1869
Citation: Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
Armed Service: Army
|
Visit Instructions:
To properly log your find, post a photograph of the medal recipient's grave marker. Do not place anything on the grave when taking the photo. If you have more information about the recipient please include it in your log.