United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
Michael McCarthy
1845 – 1914
Michael McCarthy served the U.S. Army. Michael was 68 years old.
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U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
17 June 1877 · At White Bird Canyon, Idaho, June 1876 to January 1877. · First Sergeant, Troop H, 1st U.S. Cavalry.
Was detailed with 6 men to hold a commanding position, and held it with great gallantry until the troops fell back. He then fought his way through the Indians, rejoined a portion of his command, and continued the fight in retreat. He had 2 horses shot from under him, and was captured, but escaped and reported for duty after 3 days' hiding and wandering in the mountains.
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
Was detailed with 6 men to hold a commanding position, and held it with great gallantry until the troops fell back. He then fought his way through the Indians, rejoined a portion of his command, and continued the fight in retreat. He had 2 horses shot from under him, and was captured, but escaped and reported for duty after 3 days' hiding and wandering in the mountains.
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