Kosoha

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Kosoha
Born Arizona
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
UnitIndian Scouts
Battles/wars Indian Wars
Awards Medal of Honor

Kosoha was an Indian scout serving in the United States Army during the Indian Wars who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

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Biography

Kosoha 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

Rank and organization: Indian Scouts. Place and date: Winter of 1872–73. Entered service at: ------. Birth: Arizona. Date of issue: 12 April 1875.

Citation:

Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Indian Wars; Kosoha". 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.