David Goodman (Medal of Honor)
Encyclopedia
David Goodman was a private in the United States Army
and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor
—for his actions in the Indian Wars
of the western United States
.
and served in Company L, 8th U.S. Cavalry when the unit was sent to quell an Indian uprising in Wounded Knee, South Dakota. He was cited for "Bravery in action" and received the Medal of Honor for his participation in the battle.
Citation:
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
—for his actions in the Indian Wars
Indian Wars
American Indian Wars is the name used in the United States to describe a series of conflicts between American settlers or the federal government and the native peoples of North America before and after the American Revolutionary War. The wars resulted from the arrival of European colonizers who...
of the western United States
Western United States
.The Western United States, commonly referred to as the American West or simply "the West," traditionally refers to the region comprising the westernmost states of the United States. Because the U.S. expanded westward after its founding, the meaning of the West has evolved over time...
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Biography
Goodman was born in 1846 in Paxton, MassachusettsMassachusetts
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and served in Company L, 8th U.S. Cavalry when the unit was sent to quell an Indian uprising in Wounded Knee, South Dakota. He was cited for "Bravery in action" and received the Medal of Honor for his participation in the battle.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company L, 8th U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: At Lyry Creek, Ariz., 14 October 1869. Entered service at: ------. Birth: Paxton, Mass. Date of issue: 3 March 1870.Citation:
Bravery in action.
See also
- List of Jewish Medal of Honor recipients
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Indian Wars