Indian Campaign Medal of Honor Recipient. He was awarded the nation's highest honor serving as a First Sergeant in Troop E, 8th U.S. Cavalry for action in the Arizona Territory in the vicinity of the Black Mountains from August 13 through October 31, 1868 and in 1869. He was issued the medal on September 6, 1869. He also served in Troop D and Troop G, U.S. Cavalry prior to receiving the Medal. His Medal of Honor citation reads: Bravery in scouts and actions against the Indians. He died in Los Angeles Soldiers Home after being transported from Kingston, NM where he worked several mining claims.
Indian Campaign Medal of Honor Recipient. He was awarded the nation's highest honor serving as a First Sergeant in Troop E, 8th U.S. Cavalry for action in the Arizona Territory in the vicinity of the Black Mountains from August 13 through October 31, 1868 and in 1869. He was issued the medal on September 6, 1869. He also served in Troop D and Troop G, U.S. Cavalry prior to receiving the Medal. His Medal of Honor citation reads: Bravery in scouts and actions against the Indians. He died in Los Angeles Soldiers Home after being transported from Kingston, NM where he worked several mining claims.
Bio by: Don Morfe
Inscription
1ST SGT.
JAS. MCNALLY
CO. E.
3 U.S. INF.
MEDAL OF HONOR
INDIAN WARS
1ST SERG CO E
8 US CAVALRY
Gravesite Details
He has a two markers: an upright military marker of the design used at the time of his service, and a flat Medal of Honor commemorative stone placed in 2019.
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