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