Bernard J. D. Irwin

1830 – 1927

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Bernard J. D. Irwin served the U.S. Army. Bernard was 97 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient Bernard J. Irwin

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

13 February 1861 · Apache Pass, Ariz., 13-14 February 1861. · Assistant Surgeon, U.S. Army.

Voluntarily took command of troops and attacked and defeated hostile Indians he met on the way. Surgeon Irwin volunteered to go to the rescue of 2d Lt. George N. Bascom, 7th Infantry, who with 60 men was trapped by Chiricahua Apaches under Cochise. Irwin and 14 men, not having horses began the 100-mile march riding mules. After fighting and capturing Indians, recovering stolen horses and cattle, he reached Bascom's column and help break his siege.

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Medal of Honor - Army February 13, 1861 · Apache Pass, Ariz., 13-14 February 1861. · Assistant Surgeon, U.S. Army.

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