1st Sgt. James McNally - Kingston, NM
N 32° 54.742 W 107° 42.388
13S E 246884 N 3644821
James McNally
1st Serg Co E 8 US Cav
Indian Wars
1839 1904
Waymark Code: WM5V5J
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 02/14/2009
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Near the spot of the memorial are the unidentified remains of a true American hero. James McNally was born in Ireland in 1839, served in the 3rd and 8th US Cavalry from 1853 to 1883. He was wounded in the Civil War Battle of Valverde NM 21 Feb 1862. After his final discharge James lived in Hatch, Hillsboro and Kingston, NM, where he worked several mining claims. He died in Kingston, NM on 26 Nov 1904. He had no identified surviors.
First Sergeant James McNally was presented the Nation's Highest Award for Valor, the Medal of Honor, for his bravery in Scouts and Actions against Indians in 1868 and 1869.
Armed Service: Army
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