West Freemason in Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Thomas Boyne
Sergeant U.S. Army
— Norfolk Trail of Honor —
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 18, 2022
1. Thomas Boyne Marker
Sergeant Thomas Boyne entered the service in Norfolk. In 1879, he was serving as a Sergeant in Company “C”, 9th Cavalry Regiment in New Mexico. He was cited for ”bravery in action” at the Mimbres Mountains on May 29, 1879 and at the Cuchillo Negro River near Aomori Caliente on September 27, 1879. Major Albert Morrow, in charge of operations in Southern New Mexico stated, “I have seen him repeatedly in action and in every instance he distinguished himself.” Maj Morrow also wrote that “I cannot speak too highly of his conduct” and expressed the belief that “if any soldier ever deserved a Medal of Honor Sergeant Boyne does and I hope he may be do rewarded.”
SGT Boyne is one of the few men to earn the award for action in two encounters.
Erected 2015 by City of Norfolk.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 29, 1879.
Location. 36° 50.932′ N, 76° 17.671′ W. Marker is in Norfolk, Virginia. It is in West Freemason. Marker can be reached from Brooke Avenue, 0.2 miles west of Boush Street, on the left when traveling west. The marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Benjamin F. Stewart (here, next to this marker); David D. Barrow and George W. Bright (here, next to this marker); William Henry Barnes (here, next to this marker); Douglas MacArthur (here, next to this marker); Jacklyn “Jack” H. Lucas (here, next to this marker); USS Norfolk Bell (here, next to this marker); Humbert R. Versace (here, next to this marker); William Harvey Carney (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.
Also see . . .
1. Thomas Boyle. (Submitted on February 1, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Norfolk Trail of Honor. (Submitted on February 1, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 18, 2022
2. Thomas Boyne Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 1, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
