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Simpson Hornaday
Private
1851 – 1923
Private Simpson Hornaday served the U.S. Army. Simpson was 72 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Private
Medal of Honor
23 April 1875 · At Sappa Creek, Kans. · Private, Company H, 6th U.S. Cavalry.
With 5 other men he waded in mud and water up the creek to a position directly behind an entrenched Cheyenne position, who were using natural bank pits to good advantage against the main column . This surprise attack from the enemy rear broke the ir resistance .
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
With 5 other men he waded in mud and water up the creek to a position directly behind an entrenched Cheyenne position, who were using natural bank pits to good advantage against the main column . This surprise attack from the enemy rear broke the ir resistance .
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