Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Elmer
A.
Snow
1851

–

January 21, 1892

Cemetery:

Highland Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Trumpeter

    Division:

    3d U.S. Cavalry

    Action Date:

    June 17, 1876
    Date of Issue: October 16, 1877

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Trumpeter Elmer A. Snow, United States Army, for bravery in action on 17 June 1876, while serving with Company M, 3d U.S. Cavalry, in action at Rosebud River, Montana. Trumpeter Snow was wounded in both arms.