Claron A. Windus-Brackettville, TX
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Don.Morfe
N 29° 18.906 W 100° 24.150
14R E 363805 N 3243713
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Wichita River, TX on July 12, 1870. He is buried in Masonic Cemetery, Brackettville, TX.
Waymark Code: WMYK3B
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/23/2018
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He was born on January 10, 1850 in Janesville, WI and died on October 18, 1927 in San Antonio, TX. He attained the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: WINDUS, CLARON A.
• Rank and organization: Bugler, Company L, 6th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Wichita River, Tex., 12 July 1870
• Date of issue: 25 August 1870
Citation: Gallantry in action.
Armed Service: Army
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