Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Edward
Clay
Sharpless
August 10, 1853

–

January 12, 1934

Cemetery:

Mountainair Cemetery

Corporal William Morris was one of only two Company H soldiers couriers on the September 1874 6th Cavalry Roster, and was probably Corporal Edward Sharpless’ unnamed comrade in this action.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Division:

    6th U.S. Cavalry

    Action Date:

    September 09 – 11, 1874
    Date of Issue: April 23, 1875

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal Edward Clay Sharpless, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on September 9 – 11, 1874, while serving with Company H, 6th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Upper Washita River, Texas. While carrying dispatches Corporal Sharpless was attacked by 125 hostile Indians, whom he (and a comrade) fought throughout the day.