Kosoha
Kosoha | |
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Born | Arizona |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Unit | Indian 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.
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]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b "Indian Wars; Kosoha". Medal of Honor recipients, Indian Wars. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved September 15, 2010.
External links[]
- "Kosoha". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved September 15, 2010.
- Kosoha at Find a Grave – cenotaph at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona
Categories:
- United States Army Medal of Honor recipients
- United States Army soldiers
- People from Arizona
- United States Army Indian Scouts
- American Indian Wars recipients of the Medal of Honor
- 19th-century Native Americans
- United States Army personnel stubs
- Medal of Honor recipient stubs