Medal of Honor Recipient: Captain Louis H. Carpenter
Rank and organization: Captain, Company H, 1 0th U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: At Indian campaigns, Kansas Colorado Philadelphia , Pa. Glassboro , N.J. 8 April 1898 .
Citation: Was gallant and meritorious throughout the campaigns, especially in the combat of October 15 and in the forced march on September 23, 24 and 25 to the relief of Forsyth's Scouts, who were known to be in danger of annihilation by largely superior forces of Indians.
Citation: Was gallant and meritorious throughout the campaigns, especially in the combat of October 15 and in the forced march on September 23, 24 and 25 to the relief of Forsyth's Scouts, who were known to be in danger of annihilation by largely superior forces of Indians.
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