Category Archives: Award Recipients
Private Mosheim Feaster, E Troop, 7th Cavalry – Extraordinary Gallantry
For extraordinary gallantry, advancing to an exposed position and holding it, in action against hostile Sioux Indians, at Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota. Twenty-one-year-old Mosheim Feaster had been in the Army little more than a year and in the 7th … Continue reading
Investigation of Acts of Gallantry, Heroism, or Fortitude
The recommendations for brevets or for honorable mention for such field officers is, in the opinion of the department commander, an insult to the memory of the dead, as well as to the brave men living. –Major General Nelson A. … Continue reading
Sergeant Albert Walter McMillan, E Troop, 7th Cavalry – Conspicuous Gallantry
While engaged with Indians concealed in a ravine, Sergeant McMillan assisted the men on the skirmish line, directed their fire, encouraged them by example, and used every effort to dislodge the enemy. Sergeant Albert W. McMillan had been in the … Continue reading
Sam Russell
Army at Wounded Knee 