David A. Matthews

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David A. Matthews
Born(1847-03-07)March 7, 1847
Boston, Massachusetts
DiedSeptember 12, 1923(1923-09-12) (aged 76)
Worcester, Massachusetts
Allegiance Flag of the United States (1865-1867).svg United States
Union
Branch United States Army
Union Army
Rank Confederate States of America Corporal-Cavalry.jpg Corporal
UnitCompany E, 8th U.S. Cavalry
Battles/wars American Civil War
Indian Wars
Awards Medal of Honor

David A. Matthews was an American soldier who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Indian Campaigns. Matthews was born March 7, 1847, in Boston, Massachusetts. [1] He served in the United States Army as a corporal in Company E of the 8th U.S. Cavalry. [2] Mathews died in Worcester, Massachusetts, on September 12, 1923. [3]

Medal of Honor Citation

Matthews' Medal of Honor citation reads as follows: [1]

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal David A. Matthews, United States Army, for bravery in scouts and actions against Indians during 1868 and 1869, while serving with Company E, 8th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Arizona Territory.

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References

  1. 1 2 "David Matthews - Recipient - Military Times Hall Of Valor". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
  2. "David A. Matthews". Medal of Honor Convention. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
  3. "David A. Matthews". Find A Grave. Retrieved 28 April 2019.