List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Indian Wars facts for kids

The Indian Wars is the name used by the United States government to describe a series of military conflicts between the United States and Indigenous peoples from 1776 to 1898.

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Medal of Honor

The Medal of Honor was created during the American Civil War and is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces. Receiving the award did not originally require that the recipient must have distinguished themselves at the risk of their own life above and beyond the call of duty in action against an enemy of the United States; that language was added later.

Due to the nature of this medal, it is commonly presented posthumously.

A

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Unit	Notes
	Albee, George E.George E. Albee	Army	O-02 First Lieutenant	Brazos River, Texas	Oct 28, 1869	41st U.S. Infantry	Attacked with 2 men a force of 11 Indians, drove them from the hills, and reconnoitered the country beyond.
	Alchesay, WilliamWilliam Alchesay	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Arizona Territory	01872-12-32 Winter of 1872–73	Indian Scouts	Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.
—	Allen, WilliamWilliam Allen	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Turret Mountain, Arizona Territory	Mar 27, 1873	Company I, 23d U.S. Infantry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Anderson, JamesJames Anderson	Army	E-01 Private	Wichita River, Texas	Oct 5, 1870	Company M, 6th U.S. Cavalry	Gallantry during the pursuit and fight with Indians.
	Aston, Edgar R.Edgar R. Aston	Army	E-01 Private	San Carlos, Arizona Territory	May 30, 1868	Company L, 8th U.S. Cavalry	With two other men, voluntarily scouted hostile terrain to find a wagon passage and held off an Apache attack
—	Austin, William G.William G. Austin	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota	Dec 29, 1890	Company E, 7th U.S. Cavalry	While the Indians were concealed in a ravine, assisted men on the skirmish line, directing their fire, etc., and using every effort to dislodge the enemy.
—	Ayers, James F.James F. Ayers	Army	E-01 Private	Sappa Creek, Kansas	Apr 23, 1875	Company H, 6th U.S. Cavalry	Rapid pursuit, gallantry, energy, and enterprise in an engagement with Indians.

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      This along with the   †, indicates that the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Unit	Notes
	Babcock, John B.John B. Babcock	Army	O-02 First Lieutenant	Spring Creek, Nebraska	May 16, 1869	5th U.S. Cavalry	Led his men in their defense against an attack by a superior force of Indians.
—	Bailey, James E.James E. Bailey	Army	E-05 Sergeant		01872-12-32 Winter of 1872–73	Company E, 5th U.S. Cavalry	Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.
	Baird, George W.George W. Baird	Army	O-02 First Lieutenant and Adjutant	Bear Paw Mountain, Montana Territory	Sep 30, 1877	5th U.S. Infantry	Most distinguished gallantry in action with the Nez Perce Indians.
—	Baker, JohnJohn Baker	Army	E-03 Musician	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 1876 – Jan 1877	Company D, 5th U.S. Infantry	Gallantry in engagements.
	Baldwin, Frank D.Frank D. Baldwin	Army	O-02 First Lieutenant	McClellans Creek, Texas	Nov 8, 1874	5th U.S. Infantry	For rescuing two girls being held by Native Americans. Second award, previously received a Medal for actions in the Civil War.
—	Bancroft, NeilNeil Bancroft	Army	E-01 Private	Little Big Horn, Montana Territory	Jun 25, 1876	Company A, 7th U.S. Cavalry	Brought water for the wounded under a most galling fire.
	Barnes, Will C.Will C. Barnes	Army	E-02 Private First Class	Fort Apache, Arizona Territory	Sep 11, 1881	Signal Corps	Bravery in action in Arizona. The Army Reserve center in Phoenix, Arizona is named for him.
—	Barrett, RichardRichard Barrett	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Sycamore Canyon, Arizona Territory	May 23, 1872	Company A, 1st U.S. Cavalry	Conspicuous gallantry in a charge upon the Tonto Apaches.
	Beauford, ClayClay Beauford	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Army	01872-12-32 Winter of 1872–73	Company B, 5th U.S. Cavalry	Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.
—	Bell, James J.James J. Bell	Army	E-01 Private	Big Horn, Montana Territory	Jul 9, 1875	Company E, 7th U.S. Infantry	Carried dispatches to Gen. Crook at the imminent risk of his life.
—	Bergendahl, FrederickFrederick Bergendahl	Army	E-01 Private	Staked Plains, Texas	Dec 8, 1874	4th U.S. Cavalry	Gallantry in a long chase after Indians.
—	Bertram, HeinrichHeinrich Bertram	Army	E-04 Corporal	Arizona Territory	1868	8th U.S. Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
—	Bessey, Charles A.Charles A. Bessey	Army	E-04 Corporal	Near Elkhorn Creek, Wyoming Territory	Jan 13, 1877	Company A, 3rd U.S. Cavalry	Led his men in a defense against an Indian attack, helped the wounded although wounded himself
—	Bishop, DanielDaniel Bishop	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Turret Mountain, Arizona Territory	Mar 25, 1873	Company A, 5th U.S. Cavalry	Gallantry in engagements.
—	Blair, JamesJames Blair	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Army	01872-12-32 Winter of 1872–73	Company I, 1st U.S. Cavalry	Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.
—	Blanquet, Blanquet	Army	E-01 Indian Scout	Army	01872-12-32 Winter of 1872–73		Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.
—	Bowden, SamuelSamuel Bowden	Army	E-04 Corporal	Wichita River, Texas	Oct 5, 1870	Company M, 6th U.S. Cavalry	Gallantry in pursuit of and fight with Indians.
—	Bowman, AlonzoAlonzo Bowman	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Cibicu Creek, Arizona Territory	Aug 30, 1881	Company D, 6th U.S. Cavalry	Conspicuous and extraordinary bravery in attacking mutinous scouts.
—	Boyne, ThomasThomas Boyne	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Mimbres Mountains, N. Mex. and Cuchillo Negro River near Ojo Caliente, New Mexico Territory	May 29, 1879 and Sep 27, 1879	Company C, 9th U.S. Cavalry	Bravery in action.
—	Bradbury, SanfordSanford Bradbury	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Hell Canyon, Arizona Territory	Jul 3, 1869	Company L, 8th U.S. Cavalry	Conspicuous gallantry in action.
—	Branagan, EdwardEdward Branagan	Army	E-01 Private	Red River, Texas	Sep 29, 1872	Company F, 4th U.S. Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Brant, Abram B.Abram B. Brant  †	Army	E-01 Private	Little Big Horn, Montana Territory	Jun 25, 1876	Company D, 7th U.S. Cavalry	Brought water for the wounded under a most galling fire.
—	Bratling, FrankFrank Bratling  †	Army	E-04 Corporal	Near Fort Selden, New Mexico Territory	Jul 8, 1873 – Jul 11, 1873	Company C, 8th U.S. Cavalry	Services against hostile Indians.
	Brett, Lloyd M.Lloyd M. Brett	Army	O-01 Second Lieutenant	O'Fallons Creek, Montana Territory	Apr 1, 1880	2nd U.S. Cavalry	Fearless exposure and dashing bravery in cutting off the Indians' pony herd, thereby greatly crippling the hostiles.
—	Brogan, JamesJames Brogan	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Simon Valley, Arizona Territory	Dec 14, 1877	Company G, 6th U.S. Cavalry	Engaged singlehanded 2 renegade Indians until his horse was shot under him and then pursued them so long as he was able.
—	Brophy, JamesJames Brophy	Army	E-01 Private	Arizona Territory	1868	Company B, 8th U.S. Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
—	Brown, BenjaminBenjamin Brown	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Arizona Territory	May 11, 1889	Company C, 24th U.S. Infantry	Although shot in the abdomen, in a fight between a paymaster's escort and robbers, did not leave the field until again wounded through both arms.
—	Brown, JamesJames Brown	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Davidson Canyon near Camp Crittenden, Arizona Territory	Aug 27, 1872	Company F, 5th U.S. Cavalry	In command of a detachment of 4 men defeated a superior force.
—	Brown, Lorenzo D.Lorenzo D. Brown	Army	E-01 Private	Big Hole, Montana Territory	Aug 9, 1877	Company A, 7th U.S. Infantry	After having been severely wounded in right shoulder, continued to do duty in a most courageous manner.
	Bryan, William C.William C. Bryan	Army	E-07 Hospital Steward	Powder River, Wyoming Territory	Mar 17, 1876		Accompanied a detachment of cavalry in a charge on a village of hostile Indians and fought through the engagements, having his horse killed under him. He continued to fight on foot, and under severe fire and without assistance conveyed 2 wounded comrades to places of safety, saving them from capture.
	Burkard, OscarOscar Burkard	Army	E-01 Private	Battle of Sugar Point, Leech Lake, Minnesota	Oct 5, 1898	Hospital Corps	Tended Wounded under fire; last Medal of Honor awarded for Indian Wars.
—	Burke, Patrick J.Patrick J. Burke	Army	E-03 Farrier	Arizona Territory	1868	Company B, 8th U.S. Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
—	Burke, RichardRichard Burke	Army	E-01 Private	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 1876 – Jan 1877	Company G, 5th U.S. Infantry	Gallantry in engagements.
	Burnett, George R.George R. Burnett	Army	O-01 Second Lieutenant	Cuchillo Negro Mountains, New Mexico Territory	Aug 16, 1881	2nd US Cavalry	Saved the life of a dismounted soldier, who was in imminent danger of being cut off, by alone galloping quickly to his assistance under heavy fire and escorting him to a place of safety, his horse being twice shot in this action.
	Butler, EdmondEdmond Butler	Army	O-03 Captain	Wolf Mountains, Montana Territory	Jan 8, 1877	Company C, 5th U.S. Infantry	Most distinguished gallantry in action with hostile Indians.
—	Byrne, DenisDenis Byrne	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 1876 – Jan 1877	Company G, 5th U.S. Infantry	Gallantry in engagements.

C

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Unit	Notes
—	Cable, JosephJoseph Cable	Army	E-01 Private	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 1876 – Jan 1877	Company I, 5th US Infantry	"Gallantry in action."
	Callan, Thomas J.Thomas J. Callan	Army	E-01 Private	Little Big Horn, Montana Territory	Jun 25, 1876 – Jun 26, 1876	Company B, 7th US Cavalry	Displayed conspicuously good conduct in assisting to drive away the Indians Surname misspelled "Callen" on citation
	Calvert, James S.James S. Calvert	Army	E-01 Private	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 1876 – Jan 1877	Company C, 5th US Infantry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Canfield, HethHeth Canfield	Army	E-01 Private	Little Blue, Nebraska	May 15, 1870	Company C, 2nd US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
	Carpenter, Louis H.Louis H. Carpenter	Army	O-03 Captain	Indian campaigns, Kansas and Colorado	Sep 1868 – Oct 1868	Company H, 10th US Cavalry	Was gallant and meritorious throughout the campaigns, especially in the combat of October 15 and in the forced march on September 23, 24 and 25 to the relief of Forsyth's Scouts, who were known to be in danger of annihilation by largely superior forces of Indians
—	Carr, JohnJohn Carr	Army	E-01 Private	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 29, 1869	Company G, 8th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Carroll, ThomasThomas Carroll	Army	E-01 Private	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company L, 8th US Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
—	Carter, GeorgeGeorge Carter	Army	E-01 Private	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company B, 8th US Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
	Carter, MasonMason Carter	Army	O-02 First Lieutenant	Bear Paw Mountain, Montana Territory	Sep 30, 1877	5th US Cavalry	Led a charge under a galling fire, in which he inflicted great loss upon the enemy.
	Carter, Robert G.Robert G. Carter	Army	O-01 Second Lieutenant	On Brazos, River, Texas	Oct 10, 1871	4th US Cavalry	Held the left of the line with a few men during the charge of a large body of Indians, after the right of the line had retreated, and by delivering a rapid fire succeeded in checking the enemy until other troops came to the rescue.
	Carter, William H.William H. Carter	Army	O-02 First Lieutenant	Cibicu, Arizona Territory	Aug 30, 1881	6th US Cavalry	Rescued, with the voluntary assistance of 2 soldiers, the wounded from under a heavy fire.
	Casey, James S.James S. Casey	Army	O-03 Captain	Wolf Mountain, Montana Territory	Jan 8, 1877	Company A, 5th US Infantry	Led his command in a successful charge against superior numbers of the enemy strongly posted.
—	Chapman, AmosAmos Chapman	Army	E-00 Civilian Scout	Washita River, Texas	Sep 12, 1874		"Gallantry in action." Was one of fewer than 10 civilians in history to receive the Medal of Honor. All four cavalry troopers and two civilian scouts in Zachariah T. Woodall's courier detail were awarded the Medal of Honor for this hours-long battle along the Washita River (some texts say Wichita River, a more southerly tributary of the same Red River of the South watershed).
	Cheever, Jr., Benjamin H.Benjamin H. Cheever, Jr.	Army	O-02 First Lieutenant	White River, South Dakota	Jan 1, 1891	6th US Cavalry	Headed the advance across White River partly frozen, in a spirited movement to the effective assistance of Troop K, 6th U.S. Cavalry.
—	Chiquito, Chiquito	Army	E-01 Indian Scout	Army	01871-12-32 Winter of 1871–73	Indian Scouts	Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.
—	Clancy, John E.John E. Clancy	Army	E-03 Musician	Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota	Dec 29, 1890	Company E, 1st US Artillery	Twice voluntarily rescued wounded comrades under fire of the enemy.
—	Wilfred Clark	Army	E-01 Private	Big Hole, Mont. and Camas Meadows, Idaho Territory	Aug 9, 1877 and Aug 20, 1877	Company L, 2nd US Cavalry	Conspicuous gallantry, especial skill as sharpshooter.
	Clarke, Powhatan H.Powhatan H. Clarke	Army	O-01 Second Lieutenant	Pinito Mountains, Sonora, Mex.	May 3, 1886	10th US Cavalry	Rushed forward to the rescue of a soldier who was severely wounded and lay, disabled, exposed to the enemy's fire, and carried him to a place of safety.
	Cody, William F.William F. Cody	Army	E-00 Civilian Scout	Platte River, Nebraska	Apr 26, 1872	Civilian Scout with 3rd US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action." Later known as the legendary westerner and showman Buffalo Bill Cody.
	Comfort, John W.John W. Comfort	Army	E-04 Corporal	Staked Plains, Texas	Nov 5, 1874	Company A, 4th US Cavalry	Ran down and killed an Indian.
—	Connor, JohnJohn Connor	Army	E-04 Corporal	Wichita River, Texas	Jul 12, 1870	Company H, 6th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Coonrod, AquillaAquilla Coonrod	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 1876 – Jan 1877	Company C, 5th US Infantry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Corcoran, MichaelMichael Corcoran	Army	E-04 Corporal	Agua Fria River, Arizona Territory	Aug 25, 1869	Company E, 8th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Coruxtechodish Co-Rux-Te-Chod-Ish	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Republican River, Kansas	Jul 8, 1869	Pawnee Scouts	Also known as "Mad Bear"
—	Craig, Samuel H.Samuel H. Craig	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Santa Cruz Mountains, Mex.	May 15, 1886	Company D, 4th US Cavalry	Conspicuous gallantry during an attack on a hostile Apache Indian Camp; seriously wounded.
—	Crandall, CharlesCharles Crandall	Army	E-01 Private	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company B, 8th US Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
—	Crist, JohnJohn Crist	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Arizona Territory	Nov 26, 1869	Company L, 8th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
	Criswell, Benjamin C.Benjamin C. Criswell	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Little Big Horn River, Montana Territory	Jun 25, 1876	Company B, 7th US Cavalry	Rescued the body of Lt. Hodgson from within the enemy's lines; brought up ammunition and encouraged the men in the most exposed positions under heavy fire.
	Cruse, ThomasThomas Cruse	Army	O-01 Second Lieutenant	Big Dry Fork, Arizona Territory	Jul 17, 1882	6th US Cavalry	Gallantly charged hostile Indians, and with his carbine compelled a party of them to keep under cover of their breastworks, thus being enabled to recover a severely wounded soldier.
	Cubberly, William G.William G. Cubberly	Army	E-01 Private	San Carlos, Arizona Territory	May 30, 1868	Company L, 8th US Cavalry	With 2 other men he volunteered to search for a wagon passage out of a 4,000-foot valley wherein an infantry column was immobile. This small group passed 6 miles among hostile Apache terrain finding the sought passage. On their return trip down the canyon they were attacked by Apache who were successfully held at bay.
—	Cunningham, CharlesCharles Cunningham	Army	E-04 Corporal	Little Big Horn River, Montana Territory	Jun 25, 1876	Company B, 7th US Cavalry	Declined to leave the line when wounded in the neck during heavy fire and fought bravely all next day.

D

      This along with the   †, indicates that the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Unit	Notes
—	Daily, CharlesCharles Daily	Army	E-01 Private	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company B, 8th US Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
—	Daniels, James T.James T. Daniels	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Arizona Territory	Mar 7, 1890	Company L, 4th US Cavalry	Untiring energy and cool gallantry under fire in an engagement with Apache Indians.
—	Dawson, MichaelMichael Dawson	Army	E-03 Trumpeter	Sappa Creek, Kansas	Apr 23, 1875	Company H, 6th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
	Day, Matthias W.Matthias W. Day	Army	O-01 Second Lieutenant	Las Animas Canyon, New Mexico Territory	Sep 18, 1879	9th US Cavalry	Removed a wounded comrade, under a heavy fire, to a place of safety.
—	Day, William L.William L. Day	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Army	1872–73	Company E, 5th US Cavalry	Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.
—	De Armond, WilliamWilliam De Armond  †	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Upper Washita, Texas	Sep 9, 1874 – Sep 11, 1874	Company I, 5th US Infantry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Deary, GeorgeGeorge Deary	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Apache Creek, Arizona Territory	Apr 2, 1874	Company L, 5th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Deetline, FrederickFrederick Deetline	Army	E-03 Blacksmith	Little Big Horn, Montana Territory	Jun 25, 1876	Company D, 7th US Cavalry	Voluntarily brought water to the wounded under fire.
	Denny, JohnJohn Denny	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Las Animas Canyon, New Mexico Territory	Sep 18, 1879	Company B, 9th US Cavalry	Removed a wounded comrade, under a heavy fire, to a place of safety.
—	Dickens, Charles H.Charles H. Dickens	Army	E-04 Corporal	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 8th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
	Dixon, WilliamWilliam Dixon	Army	E-00 Civilian Scout	Washita River, Texas	Sep 12, 1874	Civilian Scout	"Gallantry in action." Was one of fewer than ten civilians in history to receive the Medal of Honor.
	Dodge, Francis S.Francis S. Dodge	Army	O-03 Captain	Near White River Agency, Colorado	Sep 29, 1879	Company D, 9th US Cavalry	With a force of 40 men rode all night to the relief of a command that had been defeated and was besieged by an overwhelming force of Indians, reached the field at daylight, joined in the action and fought for 3 days.
—	Donahue, John L.John L. Donahue	Army	E-01 Private	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 8th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Donavan, CorneliusCornelius Donavan	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Agua Fria River, Arizona Territory	Aug 25, 1869	Company E, 8th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Donelly, John S.John S. Donelly	Army	E-01 Private	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 1876 – Jan 1877	Company G, 5th US Infantry	"Gallantry in action"
—	Doshier, James B.James B. Doshier	Army	E-00 Civilian Post Guide	Holliday Creek, Texas; Little Wichita River	Oct 5, 1870		"Gallantry in action" and on the march.
—	Dougherty, WilliamWilliam Dougherty	Army	E-03 Blacksmith	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company B, 8th US Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
—	Dowling, JamesJames Dowling	Army	E-04 Corporal	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company B, 8th US Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.

E

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Unit	Notes
—	Edwards, William D.William D. Edwards	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Big Hole, Montana Territory	Aug 9, 1877	Company F, 7th US Infantry	Bravery in action
—	Eldridge, George H.George H. Eldridge	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Wichita River, Texas	Jul 12, 1870	Company C, 6th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
	Elsatsoosu, Elsatsoosu	Army	E-04 Corporal	Arizona Territory	01872-12-32 Winter of 1872–73	Indian Scouts	Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.
—	Elwood, Edwin L.Edwin L. Elwood	Army	E-01 Private	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 8th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
	Emmet, Robert T.Robert T. Emmet	Army	O-01 Second Lieutenant	Las Animas Canyon, New Mexico Territory	Sep 18, 1879	Troop G, 9th US Cavalry	Lt. Emmet was in G Troop which was sent to relieve a detachment of soldiers under attack by hostile Apaches During a flank attack on the Indian camp, made to divert the hostiles Lt. Emmet and 5 of his men became surrounded when the Indians returned to defend their camp. Finding that the Indians were making for a position from which they could direct their fire on the retreating troop, the Lieutenant held his point with his party until the soldiers reached the safety of a canyon. Lt. Emmet then continued to hold his position while his party recovered their horses. The enemy force consisted of approximately 200.
—	Evans, WilliamWilliam Evans	Army	E-01 Private	Big Horn, Montana Territory	Jul 9, 1876	Company E, 7th US Infantry	Carried dispatches to Brig. Gen. Crook through a country occupied by Sioux.

F

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Unit	Notes
	Factor, PompeyPompey Factor	Army	E-01 Private	Pecos River, Texas	Apr 25, 1875	Indian Scouts	With 3 other men, he participated in a charge against 25 hostiles while on a scouting patrol.
—	Falcott, HenryHenry Falcott	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company L, 8th U.S. Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
—	Farren, DanielDaniel Farren	Army	E-01 Private	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company B, 8th U.S. Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
—	Feaster, MosheimMosheim Feaster	Army	E-01 Private	Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota	Dec 29, 1890	Company E, 7th U.S. Cavalry	Extraordinary gallantry.
	Fegan, JamesJames Fegan	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Plum Creek, Kansas	Mar 1868	Company H, 3d U.S. Infantry	While in charge of a powder train en route from Fort Harker to Fort Dodge, Kans., was attacked by a party of desperadoes, who attempted to rescue a deserter in his charge and to fire the train. Sgt. Fegan, singlehanded, repelled the attacking party, wounding 2 of them, and brought his train through in safety.
—	Ferrari, GeorgeGeorge Ferrari	Army	E-04 Corporal	Red Creek, Arizona Territory	Sep 23, 1869	Company D, 8th U.S. Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Fichter, HermannHermann Fichter	Army	E-01 Private	Whetstone Mountains, Arizona Territory	May 5, 1871	Company F, 3d U.S. Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Foley, John H.John H. Foley	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Loupe Fork, Platte River, Nebraska	Apr 26, 1872	Company B, 3d U.S. Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Folly, William H.William H. Folly	Army	E-01 Private	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company B, 8th U.S. Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
—	Foran, NicholasNicholas Foran	Army	E-01 Private	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company L, 8th U.S. Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
—	Forsyth, Thomas H.Thomas H. Forsyth	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Powder River, Wyoming Territory	Nov 25, 1876	Company M, 4th U.S. Cavalry	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.
—	Foster, WilliamWilliam Foster	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Red River, Texas	Sep 29, 1872	Company F, 4th U.S. Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Freemeyer, ChristopherChristopher Freemeyer	Army	E-01 Private	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 21, 1876 – Jan 8, 1877	Company D, 5th U.S. Infantry	"Gallantry in action."

G

      This along with the   †, indicates that the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Unit	Notes
—	Gardiner, Peter W.Peter W. Gardiner	Army	E-01 Private	Sappa Creek, Kansas	Apr 23, 1875	Company H, 6th US Cavalry	With 5 other men he waded in mud and water up the creek to a position directly behind an entrenched Cheyenne position, who were using natural bank pits to good advantage against the main column. This surprise attack from the enemy rear broke their resistance.
—	Garland, HarryHarry Garland	Army	E-04 Corporal	Little Muddy Creek, Mont. and Camas Meadows, Idaho Territory	May 7, 1877 and Aug 29, 1877	Company L, 2nd US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action" with hostile Sioux, at Little Muddy Creek, Mont.; having been wounded in the hip so as to be unable to stand, at Camas Meadows, Idaho, he still continued to direct the men under his charge until the enemy withdrew.
	Garlington, Ernest A.Ernest A. Garlington	Army	O-02 First Lieutenant	Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota	Dec 29, 1890	7th U.S. Cavalry	Distinguished gallantry.
—	Gates, GeorgeGeorge Gates	Army	E-03 Bugler	Picacho Mountain, Arizona Territory	Jun 4, 1869	Company F, 8th US Cavalry	Killed an Indian warrior and captured his arms.
—	Gay, Thomas H.Thomas H. Gay	Army	E-01 Private	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company B, 8th US Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
—	Geiger, GeorgeGeorge Geiger	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Little Big Horn River, Montana Territory	Jun 25, 1876	Company H, 7th United States Cavalry	With 3 comrades during the entire engagement courageously held a position that secured water for the command.
—	Georgian, JohnJohn Georgian	Army	E-01 Private	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 8th US Cavalry	Bravery in action.
—	Gerber, Frederick W.Frederick W. Gerber	Army	E-09 Sergeant Major	Army	1839–71	U.S. Engineers	Distinguished gallantry in many actions and in recognition of long, faithful, and meritorious services covering a period of 32 years.
—	Given, John J.John J. Given  †	Army	E-04 Corporal	Wichita River, Texas	Jul 12, 1870	Company K, 6th US Cavalry	Bravery in action.
—	Glawinski, AlbertAlbert Glawinski	Army	E-03 Blacksmith	Powder River, Montana Territory	Mar 17, 1876	Company M, 3rd US Cavalry	During a retreat he selected exposed positions, he was part of the rear guard.
	Glover, Thaddeus B.Thaddeus B. Glover	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Mizpah Creek, Mont. and Pumpkin Creek, Montana Territory	Apr 10, 1879 and Feb 10, 1880	Company B, 2nd US Cavalry	While in charge of small scouting parties, fought, charged, surrounded, and captured war parties of Sioux Indians.
—	Glynn, MichaelMichael Glynn	Army	E-01 Private	Whetstone Mountains, Arizona Territory	Jul 13, 1872	Company F, 5th US Cavalry	Drove off, singlehanded, 8 hostile Indians, killing and wounding 5.
	Godfrey, Edward S.Edward S. Godfrey	Army	O-03 Captain	Bear Paw Mountain, Montana Territory	Sep 30, 1877	7th US Cavalry	Led his command into action when he was severely wounded.
—	Golden, PatrickPatrick Golden	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company B, 8th US Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
	Goldin, Theodore W.Theodore W. Goldin	Army	E-01 Private	Little Big Horn, Montana Territory	Jun 26, 1876	Company G, 7th US Cavalry	One of a party of volunteers who, under a heavy fire from the Indians, went for and brought water to the wounded .
—	Goodman, DavidDavid Goodman	Army	E-01 Private	Lyry Creek, Arizona Territory	Oct 14, 1869	Company L, 8th US Cavalry	Bravery in action.
—	Grant, GeorgeGeorge Grant	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Fort Phil Kearny to Fort C. F. Smith, Dakota Territory	Feb 1867	Company E, 18th U.S. Infantry	Bravery, energy, and perseverance, involving much suffering and privation through attacks by hostile Indians, deep snows, etc., while voluntarily carrying dispatches.
—	Greaves, ClintonClinton Greaves	Army	E-04 Corporal	Florida Mountains, New Mexico Territory	Jan 24, 1877	Company C, 9th US Cavalry	While part of a small detachment to persuade a band of renegade Apache Indians to surrender, his group was surrounded. Cpl. Greaves in the center of the savage hand-to-hand fighting, managed to shoot and bash a gap through the swarming Apaches, permitting his companions to break free .
—	Green, Francis C.Francis C. Green	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Arizona Territory	1868–69	Company K, 8th US Cavalry	Bravery in action.
	Green, JohnJohn Green	Army	O-04 Major	First Battle of the Stronghold	Jan 17, 1873	1st US Cavalry	In order to reassure his command, this officer, in the most fearless manner and exposed to very great danger, walked in front of the line; the command, thus encouraged, advanced over the lava upon the Indians who were concealed among the rocks.
	Gresham, John C.John C. Gresham	Army	O-02 First Lieutenant	Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota	Dec 29, 1890	7th US Cavalry	Voluntarily led a party into a ravine to dislodge Sioux Indians concealed therein. He was wounded during this action.
—	Grimes, Edward P.Edward P. Grimes	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Milk River, Colo.	Sep 29, 1879 – Oct 5, 1879	Company F, 5th US Cavalry	The command being almost out of ammunition and surrounded on 3 sides by the enemy, he voluntarily brought up a supply under heavy flre at almost point blank range.
—	Gunther, JacobJacob Gunther	Army	E-04 Corporal	Arizona Territory	1868–69	Company E, 8th US Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.

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      This along with the   †, indicates that the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Unit	Notes
—	Haddoo, JohnJohn Haddoo	Army	E-04 Corporal	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 1876 – Jan 8, 1877	Company B, 5th U.S. Infantry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Hall, JohnJohn Hall	Army	E-01 Private	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company B, 8th U.S. Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians
	Hall, William P.William P. Hall	Army	O-02 First Lieutenant	Near Camp on White River, Colo.	Oct 20, 1879	5th U.S. Cavalry	With a reconnoitering party of 3 men, was attacked by 35 Indians and several times exposed himself to draw the fire of the enemy, giving his small party opportunity to reply with much effect.
—	Hamilton, FrankFrank Hamilton	Army	E-01 Private	Agua Fria River, Arizona Territory	Aug 25, 1869	Company E, 8th U.S. Cavalry	Gallantry in action.
—	Hamilton, Mathew H.Mathew H. Hamilton	Army	E-01 Private	Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota	Dec 29, 1890	Company G, 7th U.S. Cavalry	Bravery in action.
	Hanley, Richard P.Richard P. Hanley	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Little Big Horn River, Montana Territory	Jun 25, 1876	Company C, 7th U.S. Cavalry	Recaptured, singlehanded, and without orders, within the enemy's lines and under a galling fire lasting some 20 minutes, a stampeded pack mule loaded with ammunition.
—	Harding, Mosher A.Mosher A. Harding	Army	E-03 Blacksmith	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 8th US Cavalry	Gallantry in action.
	Harrington, JohnJohn Harrington	Army	E-01 Private	Washita River, Texas	Sep 12, 1874	Company H, 6th US Cavalry	While carrying dispatches was attacked by 125 hostile Indians, whom he and his comrades fought throughout the day. He was severely wounded in the hip and unable to move. He continued to fight, defending an exposed dying man. All four cavalry troopers and two civilian scouts in Zachariah T. Woodall's courier detail were awarded the Medal of Honor for this hours-long battle along the Washita River (some texts say Wichita River, a more southernly tributary of the same Red River of the South watershed).
—	Harris, Charles D.Charles D. Harris	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Red Creek, Arizona Territory	Sep 23, 1869	Company D, 8th US Cavalry	Gallantry in action.
—	Harris, David W.David W. Harris	Army	E-01 Private	Little Big Horn River, Montana Territory	Jun 25, 1876	Company A, 7th US Cavalry	Brought water to the wounded, at great danger to his life, under a most galling fire from the enemy.
—	Harris, William M.William M. Harris	Army	E-01 Private	Little Big Horn River, Montana Territory	Jun 25, 1876	Company D, 7th US Cavalry	Voluntarily brought water to the wounded under fire of the enemy.
—	Hartzog, Joshija B.Joshija B. Hartzog	Army	E-01 Private	Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota	Dec 29, 1890	Company E, 1st US Artillery	Went to the rescue of the commanding officer who had fallen severely wounded, picked him up, and carried him out of range of the hostile guns.
—	Haupt, PaulPaul Haupt	Army	E-04 Corporal	Hell Canyon, Arizona Territory	Jul 3, 1869	Company L, 8th US Cavalry	Gallantry in action.
—	Hawthorne, Harry L.Harry L. Hawthorne	Army	O-01 Second Lieutenant	Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota	Dec 29, 1890	2nd U.S. Artillery	Distinguished conduct in battle with hostile Indians .
—	Hay, Fred S.Fred S. Hay	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Upper Washita, Texas	Sep 9, 1874	Company I, 5th US Infantry	Gallantry in action.
—	Heartery, RichardRichard Heartery	Army	E-01 Private	Cibicu, Arizona Territory	Aug 30, 1881	Company D, 6th US Cavalry	Bravery in action.
—	Heise, ClamorClamor Heise	Army	E-01 Private	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company B, 8th US Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
—	Herron, LeanderLeander Herron	Army	E-04 Corporal	Near Fort Dodge, Kansas	Sep 2, 1868	Company A, 3rd US Infantry	While detailed as mail courier from the fort, voluntarily went to the assistance of a party of 4 enlisted men, who were attacked by about 50 Indians at some distance from the fort and remained with them until the party was relieved.
—	Heyl, Charles H.Charles H. Heyl	Army	O-01 Second Lieutenant	Near Fort Hartsuff, Nebraska	Apr 28, 1876	23rd US Infantry	Voluntarily, and with most conspicuous gallantry, charged with 3 men upon 6 Indians who were entrenched upon a hillside.
—	Higgins, Thomas P.Thomas P. Higgins	Army	E-01 Private	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company B, 8th US Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
—	Hill, Frank E.Frank E. Hill	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Date Creek, Arizona Territory	Sep 8, 1872	Company E, 5th US Cavalry	Secured the person of a hostile Apache Chief, although while holding the chief he was severely wounded in the back by another Indian
—	Hill, James M.James M. Hill	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Turret Mountain, Arizona Territory	Mar 25, 1873	Company A, 5th US Cavalry	Gallantry in action.
—	Hillock, Marvin C.Marvin C. Hillock	Army	E-01 Private	Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota	Dec 29, 1890	Company B, 7th US Cavalry	Distinguished bravery.
—	Himmelsback, MichaelMichael Himmelsback	Army	E-01 Private	Little Blue, Nebraska	May 15, 1870	Company C, 2nd US Cavalry	Gallantry in action.
—	Hinemann, LehmannLehmann Hinemann	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Army	01872-12-32 Winter of 1872–73	Company L, 1st US Cavalry	Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.
—	Hobday, GeorgeGeorge Hobday	Army	E-01 Private	Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota	Dec 29, 1890	Company A, 7th US Cavalry	Conspicuous and gallant conduct in battle.
—	Hogan, HenryHenry Hogan	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 1876 – Jan 8, 1877	Company G, 5th U.S. Infantry	(1st award) Gallantry in actions.
—	Hogan, HenryHenry Hogan	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Bear Paw Mountain, Montana Territory	Sep 30, 1877	Company G, 5th U.S. Infantry	(2nd award) Carried Lt. Henry Romeyn, who was severely wounded, off the field of battle under heavy fire.
—	Holden, HenryHenry Holden	Army	E-01 Private	Battle of the Little Bighorn	June 25, 1876	Company D, 7th U.S. Cavalry	Brought up ammunition under a galling fire from the enemy.
—	Holland, DavidDavid Holland	Army	E-04 Corporal	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 1876 – Jan 8, 1877	Company A, 5th US Infantry	Gallantry in actions
—	Hooker, GeorgeGeorge Hooker  †	Army	E-01 Private	Tonto Creek, Arizona Territory	Jan 22, 1873	Company K, 5th US Cavalry	Gallantry in action in which he was killed.
—	Hoover, SamuelSamuel Hoover	Army	E-03 Bugler	Santa Maria Mountains, Arizona Territory	May 6, 1873	Company A, 1st Cavalry	Gallantry in action, also services as trailer in May 1872.
—	Hornaday, SimpsonSimpson Hornaday	Army	E-01 Private	Sappa Creek, Kansas	Apr 23, 1875	Company H, 6th Cavalry	With 5 other men he waded in mud and water up the creek to a position directly behind an entrenched Cheyenne position, who were using natural bank pits to good advantage against the main column . This surprise attack from the enemy rear broke their resistance
	Howze, Robert LeeRobert Lee Howze	Army	O-01 Second Lieutenant	White River, South Dakota	Jan 1, 1891	6th Cavalry Regiment (United States)	Bravery in action.
—	Hubbard, ThomasThomas Hubbard	Army	E-01 Private	Little Blue, Nebraska	May 15, 1870	Company C, 2nd US Cavalry	Gallantry in action.
—	Huff, James W.James W. Huff	Army	E-01 Private	Army	01872-12-32 Winter of 1872–73	Company L, 1st US Cavalry	Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.
	Huggins, Eli L.Eli L. Huggins	Army	O-03 Captain	O'Fallons Creek, Montana Territory	Apr 1, 1880	2nd US Cavalry	Surprised the Indians in their strong position and fought them until dark with great boldness.
	Humphrey, Sr., Charles F.Charles F. Humphrey, Sr.	Army	O-02 First Lieutenant	Clearwater, Idaho Territory	Jul 11, 1877	4th US Artillery	Led a party through withering fire and recovered an abandoned howitzer and 2 Gatling guns lying between the lines a few yards from the Indians
—	Hunt, Fred O.Fred O. Hunt	Army	E-01 Private	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 1876 – Jan 8, 1877	Company A, 5th Infantry	Gallantry in actions.
—	Hutchinson, Rufus D.Rufus D. Hutchinson	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Little Big Horn River, Montana Territory	Jun 25, 1876	Company B, 7th US Cavalry	Guarded and carried the wounded, brought water for the same, and posted and directed the men in his charge under galling fire from the enemy.
—	Hyde, Henry J.Henry J. Hyde	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Army	01872-12-32 Winter of 1872–73	Company M, 1st US Cavalry	Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.

I

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Unit	Notes
	Irwin, Bernard J. D.Bernard J. D. Irwin	Army	O-03 Assistant Surgeon	Apache Pass, Arizona Territory	Feb 13, 1861 – Feb 14, 1861		For rescuing 60 soldiers trapped by Cochise

J

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Unit	Notes
	Jackson, JamesJames Jackson	Army	O-03 Captain	Camas Meadows, Idaho Territory	Aug 20, 1877	1st U.S. Cavalry	Dismounted from his horse in the face of a heavy fire from pursuing Indians, and with the assistance of 1 or 2 of the men of his command secured to a place of safety the body of his trumpeter, who had been shot
—	James, JohnJohn James	Army	E-04 Corporal	Upper Washita, Texas	Sep 9, 1874 – Sep 11, 1874	5th U.S. Infantry	Gallantry in action.
—	Jarvis, FrederickFrederick Jarvis	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 1st U.S. Cavalry	Gallantry in action.
—	Jetter, BernhardBernhard Jetter	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Sioux campaign	Dec 1890	Company K, 7th U.S. Cavalry	Distinguished bravery.
—	Jim, Jim	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Army	01871-12-32 Winter of 1871–73	Indian Scouts	Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.
	Johnson, HenryHenry Johnson	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Milk River, Colo.	Oct 2, 1879 – Oct 5, 1879	Company D, 9th U.S. Cavalry	Buffalo Soldier. Voluntarily left fortified shelter and under heavy fire at close range made the rounds of the pits to instruct the guards, fought his way to the creek and back to bring water to the wounded.
—	Johnston, EdwardEdward Johnston	Army	E-04 Corporal	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 1876 – Jan 8, 1877	Company C, 5th U.S. Infantry	Gallantry in action.
—	Jones, William H.William H. Jones	Army	E-03 Farrier	Little Muddy Creek, Mont. and Camas Meadows, Idaho Territory	May 7, 1877 and Aug 20, 1877	Company L, 2nd U.S. Cavalry	Gallantry in the attack against hostile Sioux Indians on May 7, 1877 at Muddy Creek, Mont., and in the engagement with Nez Perces Indians at Camas Meadows, Idaho, on 20 August 1877 in which he sustained a painful knee wound.
	Jordan, GeorgeGeorge Jordan	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Fort Tularosa, N. Mex. and Carrizo Canyon, New Mexico Territory	May 14, 1880 and Aug 12, 1881	Company K, 9th U.S. Cavalry	While commanding a detachment of 25 men at Fort Tularosa, N. Mex., repulsed a force of more than 100 Indians. At Carrizo Canyon, N . Mex., while commanding the right of a detachment of 19 men, on 12 August 1881, he stubbornly held his ground in an extremely exposed position and gallantly forced back a much superior number of the enemy, preventing them from surrounding the command.

K

      This along with the   †, indicates that the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Unit	Notes
—	Kay, JohnJohn Kay	Army	E-01 Private	Arizona Territory	Oct 21, 1868	Company L, 8th U.S. Cavalry	Brought a comrade, severely wounded, from under the fire of a large party of the enemy.
—	Keating, DanielDaniel Keating	Army	E-04 Corporal	Wichita River, Texas	Oct 5, 1870	Company M, 6th U.S. Cavalry	"Gallantry in action" and in pursuit of Indians.
—	Keenan, Bartholomew T.Bartholomew T. Keenan	Army	E-03 Trumpeter	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 1st U.S. Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Keenan, JohnJohn Keenan	Army	E-01 Private	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company B, 8th U.S. Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
—	Kelley, CharlesCharles Kelley	Army	E-01 Private	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 1st U.S. Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Kelly, John J. H.John J. H. Kelly	Army	E-04 Corporal	Upper Washita, Texas	Sep 9, 1874	Company I, 5th U.S. Infantry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Kelly, ThomasThomas Kelly	Army	E-01 Private	Upper Washita, Texas	Sep 9, 1874	Company I, 5th U.S. Infantry	"Gallantry in action." Interred in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Lansing Kansas
—	Kelsay, Kelsay	Army	E-01 Indian Scout	Unknown	01872-12-32 Winter of 1872–73	Indian Scouts	Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.
—	Kennedy, PhilipPhilip Kennedy	Army	E-01 Private	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 21, 1876 – Jan 8, 1877	Company C, 5th U.S. Infantry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Kerr, John BrownJohn Brown Kerr	Army	O-03 Captain	White River, South Dakota	Jan 1, 1891	6th U.S. Cavalry	For distinguished bravery while in command of his troop in action against hostile Sioux Indians on the north bank of the White River, near the mouth of Little Grass Creek, S. Dak., where he defeated a force of 300 Brule Sioux warriors, and turned the Sioux tribe, which was endeavoring to enter the Bad Lands, back into the Pine Ridge Agency.
—	Kerrigan, ThomasThomas Kerrigan	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Wichita River, Texas	Jul 12, 1870	Company H, 6th U.S. Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Kilmartin, JohnJohn Kilmartin	Army	E-01 Private	Whetstone Mountains, Arizona Territory	May 5, 1871	Company F, 3rd U.S. Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Kirk, JohnJohn Kirk	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Wichita River, Texas	Jul 12, 1870	Company L, 6th U.S. Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Kirkwood, John A.John A. Kirkwood	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Slim Buttes, Dakota Territory	Sep 9, 1876	Company M, 3rd U.S. Cavalry	Bravely endeavored to dislodge some Sioux Indians secreted in a ravine.
	Kitchen, George K.George K. Kitchen	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Upper Washita, Texas	Sep 9, 1874	Company H, 6th U.S. Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Knaak, AlbertAlbert Knaak	Army	E-01 Private	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company B, 8th U.S. Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
—	Knight, Joseph F.Joseph F. Knight	Army	E-05 Sergeant	White River, South Dakota	Jan 1, 1891	Troop F, 6th U.S. Cavalry	Led the advance in a spirited movement to the assistance of Troop K, 6th U.S. Cavalry.
—	Knox, John W.John W. Knox	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Upper Washita, Texas	Sep 9, 1874	Company I, 5th U.S. Infantry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Koelpin, WilliamWilliam Koelpin	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Upper Washita, Texas	Sep 9, 1874	Company I, 5th U.S. Infantry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Kosoha, Kosoha	Army	E-01 Indian Scout	Army	01872-12-32 Winter of 1872–73	Indian Scouts	Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.
—	Kreher, WendelinWendelin Kreher  †	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 21, 1876 – Jan 8, 1877	Company C, 5th U.S. Infantry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Kyle, JohnJohn Kyle	Army	E-04 Corporal	Near Republican River, Kansas	Jul 8, 1869	Company M, 5th U.S. Cavalry	This soldier and 2 others were attacked by 8 Indians, but beat them off and badly wounded 2 of them.

L

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Unit	Notes
	Larkin, DavidDavid Larkin	Army	E-03 Farrier	Red River, Texas	Sep 29, 1872	Company F, 4th U.S. Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Lawrence, JamesJames Lawrence	Army	E-01 Private	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company B, 8th U.S. Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
	Lawton, John S.John S. Lawton	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Milk River, Colorado	Sep 29, 1879	Company D, 5th U.S. Cavalry	Coolness and steadiness under fire; volunteered to accompany a small detachment on a very dangerous mission.
—	Lenihan, JamesJames Lenihan	Army	E-01 Private	Clear Creek, Arizona Territory	Jan 2, 1873	Company K, 5th U.S. Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Leonard, Patrick J.Patrick J. Leonard	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Little Blue, Nebraska	May 15, 1870	Company C, 2nd U.S. Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Leonard, Patrick T.Patrick T. Leonard	Army	E-04 Corporal	Near Fort Hartsuff, Nebraska	Apr 28, 1876	Company A, 23d U.S. Infantry	Gallantry in charge on hostile Sioux.
—	Leonard, WilliamWilliam Leonard	Army	E-01 Private	Muddy Creek, Montana Territory	May 7, 1877	Company L, 2nd U.S. Cavalry	Bravery in action.
	Lewis, William B.William B. Lewis	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Bluff Station, Wyoming Territory	Jan 20, 1877 – Jan 22, 1877	Company B, 3rd US Cavalry	Bravery in skirmish.
—	Little, ThomasThomas Little	Army	E-03 Bugler	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company B, 8th US Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
—	Lohnes, Francis W.Francis W. Lohnes	Army	E-01 Private	Gilmans Ranch, Nebraska Territory	May 12, 1865	Company H, 1st Nebraska Veterans Cavalry	Gallantry in defending Government property against Indians.
	Long, Oscar F.Oscar F. Long	Army	O-01 Second Lieutenant	Bear Paw Mountain, Montana Territory	Sep 30, 1877	5th U.S. Infantry	Having been directed to order a troop of cavalry to advance, and finding both its officers killed, he voluntarily assumed command, and under a heavy fire from the Indians advanced the troop to its proper position.
—	Lowthers, JamesJames Lowthers	Army	E-01 Private	Sappa Creek, Kansas	Apr 23, 1875	Company H, 6th US Cavalry	With 5 other men he waded in mud and water up the creek to a position directly behind an entrenched Cheyenne position, who were using natural bank pits to good advantage against the main column. This surprise attack from the enemy rear broke their resistance.
—	Loyd, GeorgeGeorge Loyd	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota	Dec 29, 1890	Company I, 7th US Cavalry	Bravery, especially after having been severely wounded through the lung.
—	Lytle, Leonidas S.Leonidas S. Lytle	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Near Fort Selden, New Mexico Territory	Jul 8, 1873 – Jul 11, 1873	Company C, 8th US Cavalry	Services against hostile Indians.
—	Lytton, Jeptha L.Jeptha L. Lytton	Army	E-04 Corporal	Near Fort Hartsuff, Nebraska	Apr 28, 1876	Company A, 23rd US Infantry	Gallantry in charge on hostile Sioux.

M

      This along with the   †, indicates that the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Unit	Notes
—	Machol, Machol	Army	E-01 Private	Arizona Territory	1872–73	Indian Scouts	Gallant conduct during campaign and engagements with Apaches.
—	Mahers, HerbertHerbert Mahers	Army	E-01 Private	Seneca Mountain, Arizona Territory	Aug 25, 1869	Company F, 8th U.S. Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
	Mahoney, GregoryGregory Mahoney	Army	E-01 Private	Near Red River, Texas	Sep 26, 1874 – Sep 28, 1874	Company E, 4th U.S. Cavalry	Gallantry in attack on a large party of Cheyennes.
—	Martin, PatrickPatrick Martin	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Castle Dome and Santa Maria Mountains, Arizona Territory	Jun 1873 – Jul 1873	Company G, 5th U.S. Cavalry	Gallant services in operations of Capt. James Burns, 5th U.S. Cavalry.
—	Matthews, David A.David A. Matthews	Army	E-04 Corporal	Arizona Territory	1868–69	Company E, 8th U.S. Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
	Maus, Marion P.Marion P. Maus	Army	O-02 First Lieutenant	Sierra Madre Mountains, Mexico	Jan 11, 1886	1st U.S. Infantry	Most distinguished gallantry in action with hostile Apaches led by Geronimo and Natchez.
—	May, JohnJohn May	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Wichita River, Texas	Jul 12, 1870	Company L, 6th U.S. Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
	Mays, IsaiahIsaiah Mays	Army	E-04 Corporal	Arizona Territory	May 11, 1889	Company B, 24th U.S. Infantry	Gallantry in the fight between Paymaster Wham's escort and robbers. Mays walked and crawled 2 miles to a ranch for help.
—	McBride, BernardBernard McBride	Army	E-01 Private	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company B, 8th U.S. Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
	McBryar, WilliamWilliam McBryar	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Arizona Territory	Mar 7, 1890	Company K, 10th U.S. Cavalry	Distinguished himself for coolness, bravery and marksmanship while his troop was in pursuit of hostile Apache Indians.
—	McCabe, WilliamWilliam McCabe	Army	E-01 Private	Near Red River, Texas	Sep 26, 1874 – Sep 28, 1874	Company E, 4th U.S. Cavalry	Gallantry in attack on a large party of Cheyennes.
—	McCann, BernardBernard McCann  †	Army	E-01 Private	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 21, 1876 – Jan 8, 1877	Company F, 22d U.S. Infantry	"Gallantry in action."
	McCarthy, Michael M.Michael M. McCarthy	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	White Bird Canyon, Idaho Territory	Jun 1876 – Jan 1877	Troop H, 1st U.S. Cavalry	Was detailed with 6 men to hold a commanding position, and held it with great gallantry until the troops fell back. He then fought his way through the Indians, rejoined a portion of his command, and continued the fight in retreat. He had 2 horses shot from under him, and was captured, but escaped and reported for duty after 3 days' hiding and wandering in the mountains.
	McClernand, Edward J.Edward J. McClernand	Army	O-01 Second Lieutenant	Bear Paw Mountain, Montana Territory	Sep 30, 1877	2d U.S. Cavalry	Gallantly attacked a band of hostiles and conducted the combat with excellent skill and boldness.
—	McCormick, MichaelMichael McCormick	Army	E-01 Private	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 21, 1876 – Jan 8, 1877	Company G, 5th U.S. Infantry	"Gallantry in action" .
—	McDonald, Franklin M.Franklin M. McDonald	Army	E-01 Private	Near Fort Griffin, Texas	Aug 5, 1872	Company G, 11th U.S. Infantry	Gallantry in defeating Indians who attacked the mail.
—	McDonald, JamesJames McDonald	Army	E-04 Corporal	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company B, 8th U.S. Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
—	McDonald, RobertRobert McDonald	Army	O-02 First Lieutenant	Wolf Mountain, Montana Territory	Jan 8, 1877	5th U.S. Infantry	Led his command in a successful charge against superior numbers of hostile Indians, strongly posted.
—	McGann, Michael A.Michael A. McGann	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Rosebud River, Montana Territory	Jun 17, 1876	Company F, 3rd U.S. Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	McGar, OwenOwen McGar	Army	E-01 Private	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 21, 1876 – Jan 8, 1877	Company C, 5th U.S. Infantry	"Gallantry in action."
—	McHugh, JohnJohn McHugh	Army	E-01 Private	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 21, 1876 – Jan 8, 1877	Company A, 5th U.S. Infantry	"Gallantry in action"
—	McKinley, DanielDaniel McKinley	Army	E-01 Private	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company B, 8th U.S. Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
—	McLennon, JohnJohn McLennon	Army	E-03 Musician	Big Hole, Montana Territory	Aug 9, 1877	Company A, 7th U.S. Infantry	"Gallantry in action."
—	McLoughlin, MichaelMichael McLoughlin	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 21, 1876 – Jan 8, 1877	Company A, 5th U.S. Infantry	"Gallantry in action."
—	McMasters, Henry A.Henry A. McMasters  †	Army	E-04 Corporal	Red River, Texas	Sep 29, 1872	Company A, 4th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	McMillan, Albert W.Albert W. McMillan	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota	Dec 29, 1890	Company E, 7th US Cavalry	While engaged with Indians concealed in a ravine, he assisted the men on the skirmish line, directed their fire, encouraged them by example, and used every effort to dislodge the enemy.
—	McNally, JamesJames McNally	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Arizona Territory	1868–69	Company E, 8th US Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
—	McNamara, WilliamWilliam McNamara	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Red River, Texas	Sep 29, 1872	Company F, 4th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	McPhelan, RobertRobert McPhelan	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 21, 1876 – Jan 8, 1877	Company E, 5th US Infantry	"For gallantry in charging with three Privates and driving from hills a larger number of Indians, and for Meritorious Conduct in the performance of his duty as a File Closer in the execution of which he was severely wounded." Interred in Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth Kansas
—	McVeagh, Charles H.Charles H. McVeagh	Army	E-01 Private	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company B, 8th US Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
—	Meaher, NicholasNicholas Meaher	Army	E-04 Corporal	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 1st US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Mechlin, Henry W. B.Henry W. B. Mechlin	Army	E-03 Blacksmith	Little Big Horn, Montana Territory	Jun 25, 1876	Company H, 7th US Cavalry	With 3 comrades during the entire engagement courageously held a position that secured water for the command.
—	Merrill, JohnJohn Merrill	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Milk River, Colorado	Sep 29, 1879	Company F, 5th US Cavalry	Though painfully wounded, he remained on duty and rendered gallant and valuable service.
—	Miller, Daniel H.Daniel H. Miller	Army	E-01 Private	Whetstone Mountains, Arizona Territory	May 5, 1871	Company F, 3rd US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Miller, GeorgeGeorge Miller	Army	E-04 Corporal	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 21, 1876 – Jan 8, 1877	Company H, 5th US Infantry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Miller, George W.George W. Miller	Army	E-01 Private	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company B, 8th US Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
—	Mitchell, JohnJohn Mitchell	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Upper Washita, Texas	Sep 9, 1874 – Sep 11, 1874	Company I, 5th US Infantry	Gallantry in engagement with Indians.
—	Mitchell, John J.John J. Mitchell	Army	E-04 Corporal	Hell Canyon, Arizona Territory	Jul 3, 1869	Company L, 8th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Montrose, Charles H.Charles H. Montrose	Army	E-01 Private	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 21, 1876 – Jan 8, 1877	Company I, 5th US Infantry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Moquin, GeorgeGeorge Moquin	Army	E-04 Corporal	Milk River, Colorado	Sep 29, 1879 – Oct 5, 1879	Company F, 5th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Moran, JohnJohn Moran	Army	E-01 Private	Seneca Mountain, Arizona Territory	Aug 25, 1869	Company F, 8th U.S. Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
	Morgan, George H.George H. Morgan	Army	O-01 Second Lieutenant	Big Dry Fork, Arizona Territory	Jul 17, 1882	3rd US Cavalry	Gallantly held his ground at a critical moment and fired upon the advancing enemy (hostile Indians) until he was disabled by a shot.
—	Moriarity, JohnJohn Moriarity	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Arizona Territory	1868–69	Company E, 8th US Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
—	Morris, James L.James L. Morris	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Near Fort Selden, New Mexico Territory	Jul 8, 1873 – Jul 11, 1873	Company C, 8th US Cavalry	Services against hostile Indians.
—	Morris, William W.William W. Morris	Army	E-04 Corporal	Upper Washita, Texas	Sep 9, 1874 – Sep 11, 1874	Company H, 6th US Cavalry	Gallantry in engagement with Indians.
—	Mott, JohnJohn Mott	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Whetstone Mountains, Arizona Territory	May 5, 1871	Company F, 3rd US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
	Moylan, MylesMyles Moylan	Army	O-03 Captain	Bear Paw Mountain, Montana Territory	Sep 30, 1877	7th US Cavalry	Gallantly led his command in action against Nez Perce Indians until he was severely wounded.
—	Murphy, EdwardEdward Murphy	Army	E-01 Private	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 1st US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Murphy, Edward F.Edward F. Murphy	Army	E-04 Corporal	Milk River, Colorado	Sep 29, 1879	Company D, 5th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
	Murphy, Jeremiah J.Jeremiah J. Murphy	Army	E-01 Private	Powder River, Montana Territory	Mar 17, 1876	Company M, 3rd US Cavalry	Being the only member of his picket not disabled, he attempted to save a wounded comrade.
—	Murphy, PhilipPhilip Murphy	Army	E-04 Corporal	Seneca Mountain, Arizona Territory	Aug 25, 1869	Company F, 8th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Murphy, ThomasThomas Murphy	Army	E-04 Corporal	Seneca Mountain, Arizona Territory	Aug 25, 1869	Company F, 8th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Murray, ThomasThomas Murray	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Little Big Horn, Montana Territory	Jun 25, 1876	Company B, 7th US Cavalry	Brought up the pack train, and on the second day the rations, under a heavy fire from the enemy.
—	Myers, FredFred Myers	Army	E-05 Sergeant	White River, South Dakota	Jan 1, 1891	Company K, 6th US Cavalry	With 5 men repelled a superior force of the enemy and held his position against their repeated efforts to recapture it.

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Unit	Notes
—	Nannasaddie, Nannasaddie	Army	E-01 Indian Scout	Army	1872–73	Indian Scouts	Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.
—	Nantaje, Nantaje	Army	E-01 Indian Scout	Army	1872–73	Indian Scouts	Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches. Name sometimes spelled "Nantahe".
—	Neal, Solon D.Solon D. Neal	Army	E-01 Private	Wichita River, Texas	Jul 12, 1870	Company L, 6th U.S. Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Neder, AdamAdam Neder	Army	E-01 Private	Sioux campaign	Dec 1890	Company A, 7th U.S. Cavalry	Distinguished bravery.
—	Neilon, Frederick S.Frederick S. Neilon	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Upper Washita, Texas	Sep 9, 1874 – Sep 11, 1874	Company A, 6th U.S. Cavalry	"Gallantry in action." Alias: Frank Singleton
—	Newman, HenryHenry Newman	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Whetstone Mountains, Arizona Territory	Jul 13, 1872	Company F, 5th U.S. Cavalry	He and 2 companions covered the withdrawal of wounded comrades from the fire of an Apache band well concealed among rocks.
	Nihill, JohnJohn Nihill	Army	E-01 Private	Whetstone Mountains, Arizona Territory	Jul 13, 1872	Company F, 5th U.S. Cavalry	Fought and defeated 4 hostile Apaches located between him and his comrades.
—	Nolan, Richard J.Richard J. Nolan	Army	E-03 Farrier	White Clay Creek, South Dakota	Dec 30, 1890	Company I, 7th U.S. Cavalry	Bravery.

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Unit	Notes
—	Ocallaghan, JohnJohn O'Callaghan	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company B, 8th U.S. Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
—	Oliver, FrancisFrancis Oliver	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 1st U.S. Cavalry	Bravery in action.
—	Oneill, WilliamWilliam O'Neill	Army	E-04 Corporal	Red River, Texas	Sep 29, 1872	Company I, 4th U.S. Cavalry	Bravery in action.
—	Oregan, MichaelMichael O'Regan	Army	E-01 Private	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company B, 8th U.S. Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
—	Orr, MosesMoses Orr	Army	E-01 Private	Apache Campaigns	01872-12-32 Winter of 1872–73	Company A, 1st U.S. Cavalry	Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.
—	Osborne, WilliamWilliam Osborne	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Apache Campaigns	01872-12-32 Winter of 1872–73	Company M, 1st U.S. Cavalry	Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.
—	Osullivan, John F.John F. O'Sullivan	Army	E-01 Private	Staked Plains, Texas	Dec 8, 1874	Company I, 4th U.S. Cavalry	Gallantry in a long chase after Indians.

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Unit	Notes
—	Paine, AdamAdam Paine	Army	E-01 Private	Canyon Blanco tributary of the Red River, Texas	Sep 26, 1874 – Sep 27, 1874	Indian Scouts	Rendered invaluable service to Col. R. S. Mackenzie, 4th U.S. Cavalry, during this engagement.
	Parnell, William R.William R. Parnell	Army	O-02 First Lieutenant	White Bird Canyon, Idaho Territory	Jun 17, 1877	1st US Cavalry	With a few men, in the face of a heavy fire from pursuing Indians and at imminent peril, returned and rescued a soldier whose horse had been killed and who had been left behind in the retreat.
—	Payne, IsaacIsaac Payne	Army	E-03 Trumpeter	Pecos River, Texas	Apr 25, 1875	Indian Scouts	With 3 other men, he participated in a charge against 25 hostiles while on a scouting patrol.
—	Pengally, EdwardEdward Pengally	Army	E-01 Private	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 8th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Pennsyl, JosiahJosiah Pennsyl	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Upper Washita, Texas	Sep 11, 1874	Company M, 6th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Phife, LewisLewis Phife	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company B, 8th US Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
—	Philipsen, Wilhelm O.Wilhelm O. Philipsen	Army	E-03 Blacksmith	Milk River, Colo.	Sep 29, 1879	Company D, 5th US Cavalry	With 9 others voluntarily attacked and captured a strong position held by Indians.
—	Phillips, Samuel D.Samuel D. Phillips	Army	E-01 Private	Muddy Creek, Montana Territory	May 7, 1877	Company H, 2d US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Phoenix, EdwinEdwin Phoenix	Army	E-04 Corporal	Near Red River, Texas	Sep 26, 1874 – Sep 28, 1874	Company E, 4th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Platten, FrederickFrederick Platten	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Sappa Creek, Kansas	Apr 23, 1875	Company H, 6th US Cavalry	With 5 other men he waded in mud and water up the creek to a position directly behind an entrenched Cheyenne position, who were using natural bank pits to good advantage against the main column. This surprise attack from the enemy rear broke their resistance.
—	Poppe, John A.John A. Poppe	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Milk River, Colo.	Sep 29, 1879 – Oct 5, 1879	Company F, 5th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Porter, SamuelSamuel Porter	Army	E-03 Farrier	Wichita River, Texas	Jul 12, 1870	Company L, 6th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Powers, ThomasThomas Powers	Army	E-04 Corporal	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 1st US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Pratt, JamesJames Pratt	Army	E-03 Blacksmith	Red River, Texas	Sep 29, 1872	Company I, 4th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Pym, JamesJames Pym	Army	E-01 Private	Battle of the Little Bighorn	Jun 25, 1876	Company B, 7th US Cavalry	Voluntarily went for water and secured the same under heavy fire.

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Unit	Notes
—	Raerick, JohnJohn Raerick	Army	E-01 Private	Lyry Creek, Arizona Territory	Oct 14, 1869	Company L, 8th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action" with Indians.
—	Ragnar, TheodoreTheodore Ragnar	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	White Clay Creek, South Dakota	Dec 30, 1890	Company K, 7th US Cavalry	Bravery.
—	Rankin, WilliamWilliam Rankin	Army	E-01 Private	Red River, Texas	Sep 29, 1872	Company F, 4th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action" with Indians.
—	Reed, James C.James C. Reed	Army	E-01 Private	Arizona Territory	Apr 29, 1868	Company A, 8th US Cavalry	Defended his position (with 3 others) against a party of 17 hostile Indians under heavy fire at close quarters, the entire party except himself being severely wounded
—	Richman, SamuelSamuel Richman	Army	E-01 Private	Arizona Territory	1868–69	Company E, 8th US Cavalry	Bravery in actions with Indians.
	Roach, Hampton M.Hampton M. Roach	Army	E-04 Corporal	Milk River, Colo.	Sep 29, 1879 – Oct 5, 1879	Company F, 5th US Cavalry	Erected breastworks under fire; also kept the command supplied with water 3 consecutive nights while exposed to fire from ambushed Indians at close range
	Robbins, Marcus M.Marcus M. Robbins	Army	E-01 Private	Sappa Creek, Kansas	Apr 23, 1875	Company H, 6th US Cavalry	With 5 other men he waded in mud and water up the creek to a position directly behind an entrenched Cheyenne position, who were using natural bank pits to good advantage against the main column. This surprise attack from the enemy rear broke their resistance
	Robinson, JosephJoseph Robinson	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Rosebud River, Montana Territory	Jun 17, 1876	Company D, 3rd US Cavalry	Discharged his duties while in charge of the skirmish line under fire with judgment and great coolness and brought up the lead horses at a critical moment
	Roche, DavidDavid Roche	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 21, 1876 – Jan 8, 1877	Company A, 5th US Infantry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Rodenburg, HenryHenry Rodenburg	Army	E-01 Private	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 21, 1876 – Jan 8, 1877	Company A, 5th US Infantry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Rogan, PatrickPatrick Rogan	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Big Hole, Montana Territory	Aug 9, 1877	Company A, 7th US Infantry	Verified and reported the company while subjected to a galling fire from the enemy.
	Romeyn, HenryHenry Romeyn	Army	O-02 First Lieutenant	Bear Paw Mountain, Montana Territory	Sep 30, 1877	5th US Infantry	Led his command into close range of the enemy, there maintained his position, and vigorously prosecuted the fight until he was severely wounded
—	Rooney, EdwardEdward Rooney	Army	E-01 Private	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 21, 1876 – Jan 8, 1877	Company D, 5th US Infantry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Roth, PeterPeter Roth	Army	E-01 Private	Washita River, Texas	Sep 12, 1874	Company A, 6th US Cavalry	While carrying dispatches was attacked by 125 hostile Indians, whom he and his comrades fought throughout the day. All four cavalry troopers and two civilian scouts in Zachariah T. Woodall's courier detail were awarded the Medal of Honor for this hours-long battle along the Washita River (some texts say Wichita River, a more southernly tributary of the same Red River of the South watershed).
—	Rowalt, John F.John F. Rowalt	Army	E-01 Private	Lyry Creek, Arizona Territory	Oct 14, 1869	Company I, 8th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action" with Indians.
—	Rowdy, Y. B.Y. B. Rowdy	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Arizona Territory	Mar 7, 1890	Company A, Indian Scouts	Bravery in action with Apache Indians.
—	Roy, StanislausStanislaus Roy	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Little Big Horn, Montana Territory	Jun 25, 1876	Company A, 7th US Cavalry	Brought water to the wounded at great danger to life and under a most galling fire of the enemy.
—	Russell, JamesJames Russell	Army	E-01 Private	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 1st US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action" with Indians.
—	Ryan, DavidDavid Ryan	Army	E-01 Private	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 21, 1876 – Jan 8, 1877	Company G, 5th US Infantry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Ryan, DennisDennis Ryan	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Gageby Creek, Indian Territory	Dec 2, 1874	Company I, 6th US Cavalry	Courage while in command of a detachment.

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      This along with the   †, indicates that the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Unit	Notes
—	Sale, AlbertAlbert Sale	Army	E-01 Private	Santa Maria River, Arizona Territory	Jun 29, 1869	Company F, 8th US Cavalry	Gallantry in killing an Indian warrior and capturing pony and effects.
—	Schnitzer, JohnJohn Schnitzer	Army	E-03 Wagoner	Horseshoe Canyon, New Mexico Territory	Apr 23, 1882	Company G, 4th US Cavalry	Assisted, under a heavy fire, to rescue a wounded comrade.
—	Schou, JuliusJulius Schou	Army	E-04 Corporal	Sioux Campaign	1870	Company I, 22nd US Infantry	Carried dispatches to Fort Buford.
—	Schroeter, CharlesCharles Schroeter	Army	E-01 Private	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 8th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Scott, George D.George D. Scott	Army	E-01 Private	Little Big Horn, Montana Territory	Jun 25, 1876 – Jun 26, 1876	Company D, 7th US Cavalry	Voluntarily brought water to the wounded under fire.
—	Scott , Robert B.Robert B. Scott	Army	E-01 Private	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 8th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Seward, GriffinGriffin Seward	Army	E-03 Wagoner	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 8th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Shaffer, WilliamWilliam Shaffer	Army	E-01 Private	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company B, 8th US Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
—	Sharpless, Edward C.Edward C. Sharpless	Army	E-04 Corporal	Upper Washita, Texas	Sep 9, 1874 – Sep 11, 1874	Company H, 6th US Cavalry	While carrying dispatches was attacked by 125 hostile Indians, whom he (and a comrade) fought throughout the day.
	Shaw, ThomasThomas Shaw	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Carrizo Canyon, New Mexico Territory	Aug 12, 1881	Company K, 9th US Cavalry	Forced the enemy back after stubbornly holding his ground in an extremely exposed position and prevented the enemy's superior numbers from surrounding his command
—	Sheerin, JohnJohn Sheerin	Army	E-03 Blacksmith	Near Fort Selden, New Mexico Territory	Jul 8, 1873 – Jul 11, 1873	Company C, 8th US Cavalry	Services against hostile Indians.
—	Sheppard, CharlesCharles Sheppard	Army	E-01 Private	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 21, 1876 – Jan 8, 1877	Company A, 5th US Infantry	Bravery in action with Sioux.
	Shingle, John H.John H. Shingle	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Rosebud River, Montana Territory	Jun 17, 1876	Company I, 3rd US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action." Alias: John Henry
	Skinner, John O.John O. Skinner	Army	E-00 Civilian Contract Surgeon	Lava Beds, Oregon	Jan 17, 1873		Rescued a wounded soldier who lay under a close and heavy fire during the assault on the Modoc stronghold after 2 soldiers had unsuccessfully attempted to make the rescue and both had been wounded in doing so
—	Smith, Andrew J.Andrew J. Smith	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 8th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Smith, Charles E.Charles E. Smith	Army	E-04 Corporal	Wichita River, Texas	Jul 12, 1870	Company H, 6th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
	Smith, Cornelius C.Cornelius C. Smith	Army	E-04 Corporal	Near White River, South Dakota	Jan 1, 1891	Company K, 6th US Cavalry	With 4 men of his troop drove off a superior force of the enemy and held his position against their repeated efforts to recapture it, and subsequently pursued them a great distance
—	Smith, George W.George W. Smith  †	Army	E-01 Private	Washita River, Texas	Sep 12, 1874	Company M, 6th US Cavalry	While carrying dispatches was attacked by 125 hostile Indians, whom he and his comrades fought throughout the day. Pvt. Smith was mortally wounded during the engagement and died early the next day. All four cavalry troopers and two civilian scouts in Zachariah T. Woodall's courier detail were awarded the Medal of Honor for this hours-long battle along the Washita River (some texts say Wichita River, a more southernly tributary of the same Red River of the South watershed).
—	Smith, OttoOtto Smith	Army	E-01 Private	Arizona Territory	1868–69	Company K, 8th US Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
—	Smith, RobertRobert Smith	Army	E-01 Private	Slim Buttes, Montana Territory	Sep 9, 1876	Company M, 3rd US Cavalry	Special bravery in endeavoring to dislodge Indians secreted in a ravine .
—	Smith, Theodore F.Theodore F. Smith	Army	E-01 Private	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 1st US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Smith, ThomasThomas Smith	Army	E-01 Private	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 1st US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Smith, Thomas J.Thomas J. Smith	Army	E-01 Private	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 1st US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Smith, WilliamWilliam Smith	Army	E-01 Private	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 8th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Smith, William H.William H. Smith	Army	E-01 Private	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 1st US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Snow, Elmer A.Elmer A. Snow	Army	E-03 Trumpeter	Rosebud Creek, Montana Territory	Jun 17, 1876	Company M, 3rd US Cavalry	Bravery in action; was wounded in both arms
—	Spence, OrizobaOrizoba Spence	Army	E-01 Private	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 8th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action"
—	Springer, GeorgeGeorge Springer	Army	E-01 Private	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 1st US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Stance, EmanuelEmanuel Stance	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Kickapoo Springs, Texas	May 20, 1870	Company F, 9th US Cavalry	Gallantry on scout after Indians.
—	Stanley, EbenEben Stanley	Army	E-01 Private	near Turret Mountain, Arizona Territory	Mar 25, 1873 and Mar 27, 1873	Company A, 5th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Stanley, EdwardEdward Stanley	Army	E-04 Corporal	Seneca Mountain, Arizona Territory	Aug 26, 1869	Company F, 8th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Stauffer, RudolphRudolph Stauffer	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Near Camp Hualpai, Arizona Territory	1872	Company K, 5th US Cavalry	Gallantry on scouts after Indians.
—	Steiner, ChristianChristian Steiner	Army	E-03 Saddler	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 8th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Stewart, Benjamin F.Benjamin F. Stewart	Army	E-01 Private	Big Horn River, Montana Territory	Jul 9, 1876	Company E, 7th US Infantry	Carried dispatches to Gen. Crook at imminent risk of his life.
—	Stickoffer, Julius H.Julius H. Stickoffer	Army	E-03 Saddler	Cienaga Springs, Utah	Nov 11, 1868	Company L, 8th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Stivers, Thomas W.Thomas W. Stivers  †	Army	E-01 Private	Little Big Horn, Montana Territory	Jun 25, 1876 – Jun 26, 1876	Company D, 7th US Cavalry	Voluntarily brought water to the wounded under fire.
—	Stokes, AlonzoAlonzo Stokes	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Wichita River, Texas	Jul 12, 1870	Company H, 6th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Strayer, William H.William H. Strayer	Army	E-01 Private	Loupe Forke, Platte River, Nebraska	Apr 26, 1872	Company B, 3rd US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Strivson, BenoniBenoni Strivson	Army	E-01 Private	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company B, 8th US Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
—	Suhler, SimonSimon Suhler	Army	E-01 Private	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company B, 8th US Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians. Served under the assumed name of Charles Gardner.
—	Sullivan, ThomasThomas Sullivan	Army	E-01 Private	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 1st US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action" against Indians concealed in a ravine.
—	Sullivan, ThomasThomas Sullivan	Army	E-01 Private	Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota	Dec 29, 1890	Company E, 7th US Cavalry	Conspicuous bravery in action against Indians concealed in a ravine.
—	Sumner, JamesJames Sumner	Army	E-01 Private	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 1st US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Sutherland, John A.John A. Sutherland	Army	E-04 Corporal	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company L, 8th US Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Unit	Notes
	Taylor, BernardBernard Taylor	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Near Sunset Pass, Arizona Territory	Nov 1, 1874	Company A, 5th US Cavalry	Bravery in rescuing Lt. King, 5th U.S. Cavalry, from Indians.
—	Taylor, CharlesCharles Taylor	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Big Dry Wash, Arizona Territory	Jul 17, 1882	Company D, 3rd US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Taylor, Wilbur N.Wilbur N. Taylor	Army	E-04 Corporal	Arizona Territory	1868–69	Company K, 8th US Cavalry	Bravery in actions with Indians.
—	Tea, Richard L.Richard L. Tea	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Sappa Creek, Kansas	Apr 23, 1875	Company H, 6th US Cavalry	With 5 other men he waded in mud and water up the creek to a position directly behind an entrenched Cheyenne position, who were using natural bank pits to good advantage against the main column. This surprise attack from the enemy rear broke their resistance.
	Thomas, Charles L.Charles L. Thomas	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Powder River Expedition Dakota Territory	Sep 17, 1865	Company E, 11th Ohio Cavalry	Carried a message through a country infested with hostile Indians and saved the life of a comrade en route.
—	Thompson, George W.George W. Thompson	Army	E-01 Private	Little Blue, Nebraska	May 15, 1870	Company C, 2nd US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Thompson, JohnJohn Thompson	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 1st US Cavalry	Bravery in action with Indians.
—	Thompson, PeterPeter Thompson	Army	E-01 Private	Battle of the Little Bighorn	Jun 25, 1876	Company C, 7th US Cavalry	Brought water to the wounded, even after being shot through the head.
	Tilton, Henry R.Henry R. Tilton	Army	O-04 Major and Surgeon	Bear Paw Mountain, Montana Territory	Sep 30, 1877		Fearlessly risked his life and displayed great gallantry in rescuing and protecting the wounded men.
—	Tolan, FrankFrank Tolan	Army	E-01 Private	Little Big Horn, Montana Territory	Jun 25, 1876	Company D, 7th US Cavalry	Voluntarily brought water to the wounded under fire.
	Toy, Frederick E.Frederick E. Toy	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota	Dec 29, 1890	Company G, 7th US Cavalry	Bravery.
—	Tracy, JohnJohn Tracy	Army	E-01 Private	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 8th US Cavalry	Bravery in action with Indians.
—	Trautman, JacobJacob Trautman	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota	Dec 29, 1890	Company I, 7th US Cavalry	Killed a hostile Indian at close quarters, and, although entitled to retirement from service, remained to the close of the campaign.
—	Turpin, James H.James H. Turpin	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Arizona Territory	1872–74	Company L, 5th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action"s with Apaches.

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Unit	Notes
	Varnum, Charles A.Charles A. Varnum	Army	O-03 Captain	White Clay Creek, South Dakota	Dec 30, 1890	Company A, 7th US Cavalry	While executing an order to withdraw, seeing that a continuance of the movement would expose another troop of his regiment to being cut off and surrounded, he disregarded orders to retire, placed himself in front of his men, led a charge upon the advancing Indians, regained a commanding position that had just been vacated, and thus insured a safe withdrawal of both detachments without further loss.
—	Veuve, ErnestErnest Veuve	Army	E-03 Farrier	Staked Plains, Texas	Nov 3, 1874	Company A, 4th US Cavalry	Gallant manner in which he faced a desperate Indian.
—	Voit, OttoOtto Voit	Army	E-03 Saddler	Little Big Horn, Montana Territory	Jun 25, 1876	Company H, 7th US Cavalry	Volunteered with George Geiger, Charles Windolph, and Henry Mechlin to hold an exposed position standing erect on the brow of the hill facing the Little Big Horn River. They fired constantly in this manner for more than 20 minutes diverting fire and attention from another group filling canteens of water that were desperately needed.
—	Vokes, Leroy H.Leroy H. Vokes	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Loupe Fork, Platte River, Nebraska	Apr 26, 1872	Company B, 3rd US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	von Medem, RudolphRudolph von Medem	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Army	1872–73	Company A, 5th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action"s and campaigns.

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Unit	Notes
—	Walker, AllenAllen Walker	Army	E-01 Private	Texas	Dec 30, 1891	Company C, 3rd US Cavalry	While carrying dispatches, he attacked a party of 3 armed men and secured papers valuable to the United States.
—	Walker, JohnJohn Walker	Army	E-01 Private	Red Creek, Arizona Territory	Sep 23, 1869	Company D, 8th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action" with Indians.
—	Wallace, WilliamWilliam Wallace	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 21, 1876 – Jan 8, 1877	Company C, 5th US Infantry	"Gallantry in action."
	Walley, AugustusAugustus Walley	Army	E-01 Private	Cuchillo Negro Mountains, New Mexico Territory	Aug 16, 1881	Company I, 9th US Cavalry	Bravery in action with hostile Apaches.
—	Ward, Charles H.Charles H. Ward	Army	E-01 Private	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 1st US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action" with Indians.
—	Ward, JamesJames Ward	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota	Dec 29, 1890	Company B, 7th US Cavalry	Continued to fight after being severely wounded.
—	Ward, JohnJohn Ward	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Pecos River, Texas	Apr 25, 1875	Indian Scouts, attached to US 24th Infantry	With 3 other men, he participated in a charge against 25 hostiles while on a scouting patrol.
—	Warrington, LewisLewis Warrington	Army	O-02 First Lieutenant	Muchague Valley, Texas	Dec 8, 1874	4th US Cavalry	Gallantry in a combat with 5 Indians.
—	Watson, James C.James C. Watson	Army	E-04 Corporal	Wichita River, Texas	Jul 12, 1870	Company L, 6th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Watson, JosephJoseph Watson	Army	E-01 Private	Near Picacho Mountain, Arizona Territory	Jun 4, 1869	Company F, 8th US Cavalry	Killed an Indian warrior and captured his arms.
—	Weaher, Andrew J.Andrew J. Weaher	Army	E-01 Private	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company B, 8th US Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
	Weinert, Paul H.Paul H. Weinert	Army	E-04 Corporal	Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota	Dec 29, 1890	Company E, 1st US Artillery	Taking the place of his commanding officer who had fallen severely wounded, he gallantly served his piece, after each flre advancing it to a better position.
—	Weiss, Enoch R.Enoch R. Weiss	Army	E-01 Private	Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory	Oct 20, 1869	Company G, 1st US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action" with Indians.
—	Welch, Charles H.Charles H. Welch	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Little Big Horn, Montana Territory	Jun 25, 1876 – Jun 26, 1876	Company D, 7th US Cavalry	Voluntarily brought water to the wounded under fire.
—	Welch, MichaelMichael Welch	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Wichita River, Texas	Oct 5, 1870	Company M, 6th US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
	West, FrankFrank West	Army	O-02 First Lieutenant	Big Dry Wash, Arizona Territory	Jul 17, 1882	6th US Cavalry	Rallied his command and led it in the advance against the enemy's fortifled position.
—	Whitehead, Patton G.Patton G. Whitehead	Army	E-01 Private	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 21, 1876 – Jan 8, 1877	Company C, 5th US Infantry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Widmer, JacobJacob Widmer	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Milk River, Colo.	Sep 29, 1879	Company D, 5th US Cavalry	Volunteered to accompany a small detachment on a very dangerous mission.
	Wilder, Wilber E.Wilber E. Wilder	Army	O-02 First Lieutenant	Horseshoe Canyon, New Mexico Territory	Apr 23, 1882	4th US Cavalry	Assisted, under a heavy fire, to rescue a wounded comrade.
—	Wilkens, HenryHenry Wilkens	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	Little Muddy Creek, Mont. and Camas Meadows, Idaho Territory	May 7, 1877 and Aug 20, 1877	Company L, 2nd US Cavalry	Bravery in actions with Indians.
	Williams, MosesMoses Williams	Army	E-06 First Sergeant	foothills of the Cuchillo Negro Mountains, New Mexico Territory	Aug 16, 1881	Company I, 9th US Cavalry	Rallied a detachment, skillfully conducted a running flight of 3 or 4 hours, and by his coolness, bravery, and unflinching devotion to duty in standing by his commanding officer in an exposed position under a heavy fire from a large party of Indians saved the lives of at least 3 of his comrades.
—	Wills, HenryHenry Wills	Army	E-01 Private	Near Fort Selden, New Mexico Territory	Jul 8, 1873 – Jul 11, 1873	Company C, 8th U.S. Cavalry	Services against hostile Indians.
—	Wilson, BenjaminBenjamin Wilson	Army	E-01 Private	Wichita River, Texas	Oct 5, 1870	Company M, 6th U.S. Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Wilson, CharlesCharles Wilson	Army	E-04 Corporal	Cedar Creek, etc., Montana Territory	Oct 21, 1876 – Jan 8, 1877	Company H, 5th U.S. Infantry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Wilson, Milden H.Milden H. Wilson	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Big Hole, Montana Territory	Aug 9, 1877	Company I, 7th U.S. Infantry	Gallantry in forming company from line of skirmishers and deploying again under a galling fire, and in carrying dispatches at the imminent risk of his life.
	Wilson, WilliamWilliam Wilson	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Colorado Valley, Texas	Mar 28, 1872	Company I, 4th U.S. Cavalry	(1st award) In pursuit of a band of cattle thieves from New Mexico Territory.
—	Wilson, WilliamWilliam Wilson	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Red River, Texas	Sep 29, 1872	Company I, 4th U.S. Cavalry	(2nd award) Distinguished conduct in action with Indians.
—	Wilson, William O.William O. Wilson	Army	E-04 Corporal	Sioux Campaign	1890	Company I, 9th U.S. Cavalry	Private (then Corporal) William O. Wilson, Troop I, 9th Cavalry: For gallantry in carrying a message for assistance through country occupied by the enemy, when the wagon train under escort of Captain Loud was attacked by hostile Sioux Indians, near the Pine Ridge Agency, South Dakota.
—	Windolph, CharlesCharles Windolph	Army	E-01 Private	Little Big Horn, Montana Territory	Jun 25, 1876 – Jun 26, 1876	Company H, 7th U.S. Cavalry	With 3 comrades, during the entire engagement, courageously held a position that secured water for the command.
—	Windus, Claron A.Claron A. Windus	Army	E-03 Bugler	Wichita River, Texas	Jul 12, 1870	Company L, 6th U.S. Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Winterbottom, WilliamWilliam Winterbottom	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Wichita River, Texas	Jul 12, 1870	Company A, 6th U.S. Cavalry	"Gallantry in action."
—	Witcome, JosephJoseph Witcome	Army	E-01 Private	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company B, 8th U.S. Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
	Wood, LeonardLeonard Wood	Army	O-03 Assistant Surgeon	In Apache campaign	01886 Summer of 1886	Army	Voluntarily carried dispatches through hostile territory and assumed command of a detachment in pursuit of Geronimo's band.
—	Woodall, Zachariah T.Zachariah T. Woodall	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Washita River, Texas	Sep 12, 1874	Company I, 6th U.S. Cavalry	While in command of 5 men and carrying dispatches, was attacked by 125 Indians, whom, he with his command fought throughout the day, he being severely wounded. All four cavalry troopers and two civilian scouts in Woodall's courier detail were awarded the Medal of Honor for this hours-long battle along the Washita River (some texts say Wichita River, a more southernly tributary of the same Red River of the South watershed).
	Woods, BrentBrent Woods	Army	E-05 Sergeant	New Mexico Territory	Aug 19, 1881	Company B, 9th U.S. Cavalry	Saved the lives of his comrades and citizens of the detachment.
—	Wortman, George G.George G. Wortman	Army	E-05 Sergeant	Arizona Territory	Aug 1868 – Oct 1868	Company B, 8th U.S. Cavalry	Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Unit	Notes
—	Yount, John P.John P. Yount	Army	E-01 Private	Whetstone Mountains, Arizona Territory	May 5, 1871	Company F, 3rd US Cavalry	"Gallantry in action" with Indians.

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Unit	Notes
—	Ziegner, HermannHermann Ziegner	Army	E-01 Private	Wounded Knee Creek and White Clay Creek, South Dakota	Dec 29, 1890 – Dec 30, 1890	Troop E, 7th US Cavalry	Conspicuous bravery