Alonzo Bowman
| Alonzo Bowman | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 15, 1848 Washington, Maine |
| Died | October 4, 1885 (aged 37) |
| Place of burial | Fort Bayard National Cemetery, New Mexico |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Company D, 6th Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Indian Wars |
| Awards |
 - Medal of Honor |
Alonzo Bowman (June 15, 1848 – October 4, 1885) was a United States Army Sergeant during the Indian Wars who received the Medal of Honor on November 4, 1882 for bravery at Cibicu Creek, Arizona, on August 30, 1881.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
Citation:
Conspicuous and extraordinary bravery in attacking mutinous scouts.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Medal of Honor recipients". United States Army. Archived from the original on November 10, 2010. Retrieved November 19, 2010.
"Alonzo Bowman". Find a Grave. Retrieved November 20, 2010.
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