Thomas Stevers AKA Thomas Stivers-Richmond, KY
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 37° 44.610 W 084° 17.322
16S E 738894 N 4180817
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Little Big Horn, MT on June 25-26, 1876. He served in the military as Thomas Stevers. He is buried in Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, KY in Section D, Lot 49.
Waymark Code: WMYH6X
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 06/16/2018
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He was born on July 15, 1850 in Madison County, KY and died on June 28, 1877 in Madison County, KY. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: STIVERS, THOMAS W.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 7th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Little Big Horn, Mont., 25-26 June 1876
• Entered service at: Mt. Vernon, Ky.
• Date of issue: 5 October 1878
Citation: Voluntarily brought water to the wounded under fire.
Armed Service: Army
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