James Brogan-Summit Hill, PA
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 49.650 W 075° 51.828
18T E 427163 N 4519967
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Simon Valley, AZ on December 14, 1877. He is buried in Saint Joseph’s Cemetery, Summit Hill, PA in Section 3 (New), Range C, Lot 3.
Waymark Code: WMY7V6
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/07/2018
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He was born on in February 1834 in County Donegal, Ireland and died on October 30, 1908 in Summit Hill, PA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: BROGAN, JAMES
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company G, 6th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Simon Valley, Ariz., 14 December 1877
• Date of issue: 9 January 1880
Citation: Engaged singlehanded 2 renegade Indians until his horse was shot under him and then pursued them so long as he was able.
Armed Service: Army
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