Camp Verde in Yavapai County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

The Congressional Medal of Honor - Apache Campaign 1872 - 1873

The Congressional Medal of Honor Marker image. Click for full size.

February 22, 2010

1. The Congressional Medal of Honor Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The following named individuals were assigned, either permanently or temporarily, to Camp Verde, Arizona Territory. While stationed here their personal action in combat was above and beyond the call of duty, earning them the nation's highest award.

The Congressional Medal of Honor
Scouts
USS
[Crossed Arrows] Winter Campaign 1872-1873
Awarded March 1875
Pvt. Chiquito • Pvt. Blanquet
Sgt. Alchesay Awarded April 12, 1875 Sgt. Jim • Pvt. Nannasaddie • Pvt. Kelsay • Pvt. Nantaje • Pvt. Kosoja • Pvt. Machol • Corp. Elsatsoosu
Cherry Creek Campaign
Awarded March 7, 1890
Sgt. Rowdy
Cavalry
[Crossed Sabres]
Winter Campaign 1872-1873
Awarded April 12, 1875
1st Sgt. Blair, James, 1st Cavalry Co. I • Sgt. Von Medem, Rudolph, 5th Cav. Co. A

Turret Mountain, March 25, 1873
Awarded August 12, 1875
1st Sgt. Hill, James M., 5th Cav. Co. A • Sgt. Bishop, Daniel, 5th Cav. Co. A • Pvt. Stanley, Eben, 5th Cav. Co. A

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Pass, November 1, 1874
Awarded April 12, 1875
Sgt. Taylor, Bernard, 5th Cav. Co. A
This monument is dedicated by the Verde Valley Veterans, The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans and the Yavapai-Apache Tribe

Erected by Verde Valley Veterans, The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled,American Veterans and the Yavapai-Apache Tribe.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Military • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 34° 33.851′ N, 111° 51.118′ W. Marker is in Camp Verde, Arizona, in Yavapai County. Marker can be reached from East Holloman Street, 0.2 miles north of Arizona Route 260. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 East Holloman Street, Camp Verde AZ 86322, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "0" Mile Post General Crook Trail (here, next to this marker); Fort Verde State Historic Park (here, next to this marker); Officers’ Row (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Married Officers' Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Flagpole & Administration Building

The Congressional Medal of Honor Monument image. Click for full size.

February 22, 2010

2. The Congressional Medal of Honor Monument

(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Site of Married Officers’ Quarters (about 500 feet away); Surgeon’s Quarters (about 600 feet away); Wales Arnold (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camp Verde.

More about this marker. Located at Fort Verde State Historic Park, immediately east of the Headquarters building.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2010. This page has been viewed 1,932 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2010. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.