Medal of Honor
Captain Louis H. Carpenter
Unit:
Troop H, 10th U.S. Cavalry
Place of Birth:
Glassboro NJ
Entered Service:
Philadelphia PA
Date and place of action:
September - October 1868 at Indian Campaigns in Kansas and Colorado
Citation issued:
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.
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