Wounded Knee

COL Sam Russell — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 19:46:40 -0400

Thoughts on the Army at Wounded Knee.

The Major General Commanding takes pleasure in publishing... the names of the following... men who, during... the recent campaign in South Dakota, distinguished themselves by "specially meritorious...

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2014 8:02 PM

Col Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 20:02:11 -0400

Awesome Blog! When did they change the design of the MOH? I like the older version better.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2014 8:15 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 20:15:07 -0400

Well now, not a pleasant "gallantry" if you have other facts...some of my ancestors on my father's side were native, and one relative involved in the Sand Creek incident...another MOH during Indian Wars in Arizona (William G Cubberly)...so we were on both sides of the fence. His full story is outlined in my new book now on Amazon: Coberly Connections, Pilgrims, Patriots, Presidents.

http://projects.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=3261
Medal of Honor
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Awarded for actions during the Indian Campaigns

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private William G. Cubberly, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 30 May 1868, while serving with Company L, 8th U.S. Cavalry, in action at San Carlos, Arizona Territory. With two other men Private Cubberly volunteered to search for a wagon passage out of a 4,000-foot valley wherein an infantry column was immobile. This small group passed six 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.
General Orders: Date of Issue: July 28, 1868

Action Date: May 30, 1868

Service: Army

Rank: Private

Company: Company L

Division: 8th U.S. Cavalry

Valor awards for William G. Cubberly

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private William G. Cubberly, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 30 May 1868, while serving with Company L, 8th U.S. Cavalry, in action at San Carlos, Arizona Territory. With two other men Private Cubberly volunteered to search for a wagon passage out of a 4,000-foot valley wherein an infantry column was...