Machol

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Machol
BornArizona
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
RankPrivate
UnitIndian Scouts
Battles/warsIndian Wars
AwardsMedal of Honor

Machol was a private serving as an Indian Scout in the United States Army during the Indian Wars who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography[]

Machol 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: Private, Indian Scouts. Place and date: Arizona, 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[]

  1. ^ a b "Indian Wars; Machol". Medal of Honor recipients, Indian Wars. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved September 15, 2010.

External links[]

  • "Machol". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved September 15, 2010.
  • Don Morfe (November 15, 2009). "Machol". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved September 15, 2010.


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