Frederick S. Neilon-Arlington, MA
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 42° 24.426 W 071° 08.112
19T E 324295 N 4697186
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Upper Washita, TX on September 9-11, 1874. He is buried in Saint Paul’s Cemetery, Arlington, MA in Calixtus Path, Lot 175.
Waymark Code: WMYD4C
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 05/31/2018
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He was born on June 22, 1846 in Boston, MA and died on September 13, 1916 in Boston, MA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: NEILON, FREDERICK S.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company A, 6th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Upper Washita, Tex., 9-11 September 1874
• Date of issue: 23 April 1875
Citation: Gallantry in action.
Armed Service: Army
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