Clay Beauford aka Welford C. Birdwell-Los Angeles, CA
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Don.Morfe
N 34° 02.586 W 118° 17.844
11S E 380244 N 3767693
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action during the winter of 1872-73. He served in the military as Clay Beauford. His true name was Welford C. Birdwell. He is buried in Angelus Rosedale Cemetery in Los Angeles, CA in Section N, Lot 110, Grave 2NE.
Waymark Code: WMY7K3
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/05/2018
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He was born on September 27, 1846 in Washington County, MD and died on February 1, 1905 in Los Angeles, CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: BEAUFORD, CLAY
• Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company B, 5th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: Winter of 1872-73
• Date of issue: 12 April 1875
Citation: Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.
Armed Service: Army
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