Machol
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Machol | |
|---|---|
| Born | Arizona |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Indian Scouts |
| Battles/wars | Indian Wars |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Machol was a private serving as an Indian Scout in the United States Army during the Indian Wars who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography[edit]
Machol was born in Arizona and after entering the army served as a scout in the Indian Wars. He received the Medal of Honor for "engagements with Apaches".[1]
Medal of Honor citation[edit]
Rank and organization: Private, Indian Scouts. Place and date: Arizona, 1872–73. Entered service at: ------. Birth: Arizona. Date of issue: 12 April 1875
Citation:
Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.[1]
Burial[edit]
His date and place of death are unknown. A cenotaph in his honor is maintained at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Marana, Pima County, Arizona.[citation needed]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Indian Wars; Machol". Medal of Honor recipients, Indian Wars. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Archived from the original on August 3, 2013. Retrieved September 15, 2010.
External links[edit]
- "Machol". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved September 15, 2010.
- Don Morfe (November 15, 2009). "Machol". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved September 15, 2010.