Robert McDonald

1822 – 1901

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Robert McDonald served the U.S. Army. Robert was 79 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

8 January 1877 · At Wolf Mountain, Mont., 8 January 1877. Entered service at Fort Sumner, N. Mex. · First Lieutenant, 5th U.S. Infantry.

Led his command in a successful charge against superior numbers of hostile Indians, strongly posted.

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For valor

Medal of Honor - Army January 8, 1877 · At Wolf Mountain, Mont., 8 January 1877. Entered service at Fort Sumner, N. Mex. · First Lieutenant, 5th U.S. Infantry.

Led his command in a successful charge against superior numbers of hostile Indians, strongly posted.

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