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Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Trumpeter

    Division:

    6th U.S. Cavalry

    Action Date:

    April 23, 1875

    Date of Issue: November 16, 1876

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Trumpeter Michael Dawson, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 23 April 1875, while serving with Company H, 6th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Sappa Creek, Kansas.