Joseph Robinson
| Birth | |
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| Death | 18 Dec 1917 (aged 70) |
| Burial | Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas, USA Show Map |
| Plot | Section D, site 1296-D |
| Memorial ID | 12024 · View Source |
Indian Wars Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Ireland, he served as a First Sergeant in Company D, 3rd U.S. Cavalry. At Rosebud River, Montana, June 17, 1876, First Sergeant Robinson's detachment was attacked by a group of hostile Indians. While in charge of his troopers on the line under heavy fire, with proper judgment and great coolness, he brought up the lead horses at a critical moment. For gallantry in action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on January 23, 1880.
Indian Wars Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Ireland, he served as a First Sergeant in Company D, 3rd U.S. Cavalry. At Rosebud River, Montana, June 17, 1876, First Sergeant Robinson's detachment was attacked by a group of hostile Indians. While in charge of his troopers on the line under heavy fire, with proper judgment and great coolness, he brought up the lead horses at a critical moment. For gallantry in action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on January 23, 1880.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
Inscription
Medal of Honor, Sergeant, Company D, 3 U.S. Cavalry, Indian Wars
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- Added: 31 Aug 2000
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Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), memorial page for Joseph Robinson (12 Oct 1847–18 Dec 1917), Find A Grave Memorial no. 12024, citing Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas, USA ; Maintained by Find A Grave .
