Eli L. Huggins-Oakland, CA
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Don.Morfe
N 37° 49.854 W 122° 14.484
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at O’Fallons Creek, MT on April 1, 1880. He is buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, CA in Section 14B, Grave 141.
Waymark Code: WMY9Z2
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/17/2018
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He was born on August 1, 1842 in Schuyler County, IL and died on October 22, 1929 in San Diego, CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: HUGGINS, ELI L.
• Rank and organization: Captain, 2d U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At O'Fallons Creek, Mont., 1 April 1880
• Entered service at: Minnesota
• Date of issue: 27 November 1894
Citation: Surprised the Indians in their strong position and fought them until dark with great boldness.
Armed Service: Army
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