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Robert
McDonald
May 12, 1822

–

May 20, 1901

Cemetery:

Lone Tree Cemetery

Robert McDonald was 54 years old at the time of his Medal of Honor, ranking him among the oldest recipients at the time of action. His medal was presented seven years before his death in 1901, when McDonald was 72 years of age.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Division:

    5th U.S. Infantry

    Action Date:

    January 8, 1877
    Date of Issue: November 27, 1894

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Lieutenant Robert McDonald, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 8 January 1877, while serving with 5th U.S. Infantry, in action at Wolf Mountain, Montana. First Lieutenant McDonald led his command in a successful charge against superior numbers of hostile Indians, strongly posted.