Thomas H. Forsyth-San Diego, CA
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Don.Morfe
N 32° 42.318 W 117° 06.834
11S E 489324 N 3618622
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Powder River, WY on November 25, 1876. He is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, San Diego, CA in the Masonic Section P, Lot 5.
Waymark Code: WMY8Y9
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/12/2018
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He was born on December 17, 1842 in Hartford, CT and died on March 22, 1908 in San Diego, CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: FORSYTH, THOMAS H.
• Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company M, 4th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Powder River, Wyo., 25 November 1876
• Date of issue: 14 July 1891
Citation: Though dangerously wounded, he maintained his ground with a small party against a largely superior force after his commanding officer had been shot down during a sudden attack and rescued that officer and a comrade from the enemy.
Armed Service: Army
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