From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Michael M. McCarthy
Michael M. McCarthy
Michael M. McCarthy (April 19, 1845 - January 12, 1914) - January 1877. Entered service at: ------ Birth: St. John’s,
was a Canadian US Army soldier who received the Medal Newfoundland. Date of issue: November 20, 1897.[1]
of Honor for his actions during the Indian Wars. He was
born in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Was detailed with 6 men to hold a commanding
After immigrating to New York, McCarthy enlisted position, and held it with great gallantry until the
in the army in November 1865, a few months after the troops fell back. He then fought his way through
American Civil War. He later reached the rank of first the Indians, rejoined a portion of his command, and
sergeant and served in the Nez Perce War before being continued the fight in retreat. He had 2 horses shot
discharged in May 1879. from under him, and was captured, but escaped
After settling in Walla Walla, Washington, McCarthy and reported for duty after 3 days’ hiding and wan-
joined the Washington National Guard and became a dering in the mountains.
commissioned officer. In December 1897, he was promot-
ed to colonel and was appointed Quartermaster General
of the Washington National Guard. He retired from the
References
National Guard in October 1905. [1] Medal of Honor citation
McCarthy died from a cerebral hemorrhage in Walla
Walla, and was buried in Mountain View Cemetery. External links
• http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/
Medal of Honor citation fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=8058547
Rank and organization: First Sergeant, 1st U.S. Cavalry.
Place and date: At White Bird Canyon, Idaho., June 1876
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