Charles L. Thomas-Dwight, KS
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 51.834 W 096° 35.586
14S E 708829 N 4304426
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Powder River Expedition Dakota Territory on September 17, 1865. He is buried in Dwight-Morris Cemetery, Dwight, KS.
Waymark Code: WMYHPZ
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 06/17/2018
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He was born on February 12, 1843 in Philadelphia, PA and died on February 24, 1923 in Dwight, KS. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: THOMAS, CHARLES L.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company E, 11th Ohio Cavalry
• Place and date: At Powder River Expedition Dakota Territory, 17 September 1865
• Date of issue: 24 August 1894
Citation: Carried a message through a country infested with hostile Indians and saved the life of a comrade en route.
Armed Service: Army
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