Machol was a private serving as an Indian Scout in the United States Army during the Indian Wars who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography
Machol was born in Arizona and after entering the army served as a scout in the Indian Wars. He received the Medal of Honor for "engagements with Apaches".[1]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Indian Scouts. Place and date: Arizona, 1872–73. Entered service at: ------. Birth: Arizona. Date of issue: 12 April 1875
Citation:
Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.[1]
Burial
His date and place of death are unknown. A cenotaph in his honor is maintained at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Marana, Pima County, Arizona.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Indian Wars; Machol". Medal of Honor recipients, Indian Wars. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Archived from the original on August 3, 2013. Retrieved September 15, 2010.
External links
- "Machol". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved September 15, 2010.
- Don Morfe (November 15, 2009). "Machol". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved September 15, 2010.