| Kelsay | |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Arizona |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Unit | Indian Scouts |
| Battles/wars | Indian Wars |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Kelsay was an Indian scout serving in the United States Army during the Indian Wars who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography[]
Kelsay 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: Indian Scouts. Place and date: Winter of 1872-73. Entered service at:------. Birth: Arizona. Date of issue: 12 April 1875.
Citation:
Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.[1]
See also[]
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Indian Wars
- List of Native American Medal of Honor recipients
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Indian Wars; Kelsay". Medal of Honor recipients, Indian Wars. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. https://history.army.mil/html/moh/indianwars.html. Retrieved September 15, 2010.
External links[]
- "Kelsay". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=5. Retrieved September 15, 2010.
- Don Morfe (November 14, 2009). "Kelsay". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44312639. Retrieved September 15, 2010.
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