David Goodman (Medal of Honor)
David Goodman (born 1846) was a private in the United States Army and a recipient of America's highest military decoration – the Medal of Honor – for his actions in the Indian Wars of the western United States.
David Goodman | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1846 Paxton, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company L, 8th U.S. Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | Indian Wars |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
Goodman was born in 1846 in Paxton, Massachusetts and served in Company L, 8th U.S. Cavalry.
Medal of Honor citation
- Rank and organization: Private, Company L, 8th U.S. Cavalry.
- Place and date: At Lyry Creek, Arizona Territory, 14 October 1869.
- Entered service at: Unknown.
- Birth: Paxton, Massachusetts.
- Date of issue: 3 March 1870.
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private David Goodman, United States Army, for bravery in action on 14 October 1869, while serving with Company L, 8th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Lyry Creek, Arizona Territory.[1]
References
- "David Goodman". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
External links
- Don Morfe (August 27, 2009). "David Goodman". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved May 12, 2011.
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