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Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    5th U.S. Cavalry

    Action Date:

    January 2, 1873

    Date of Issue: April 12, 1875

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private James Lenihan, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 2 January 1873, while serving with Company K, 5th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Clear Creek, Arizona Territory.