Edwin Phoenix-Los Angeles, CA
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 34° 03.708 W 118° 27.318
11S E 365698 N 3769963
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Red River, TX on September 26-28, 1874. He is buried in Los Angeles National Cemetery in Section 67, Row H, Grave 22.
Waymark Code: WMYE9P
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/05/2018
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He was born in 1846 in Saint Louis, MO and died on September 5, 1932 in Los Angeles, CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: PHOENIX, EDWIN
• Rank and organization: Corporal, Company E, 4th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: Near Red River, Tex., 26-28 September 1874
• Entered service at: Kentucky
• Date of issue: 13 October 1875
Citation: Gallantry in action
Armed Service: Army
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