David Goodman (Medal of Honor)
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David Goodman | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1846 |
| Died | Unknown |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company L, 8th U.S. Cavalry |
| Conflicts | Indian Wars |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
David Goodman (born 1846) was an American military officer. He served as 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 American Indian Wars of the western United States.
David Goodman was born in 1846, in Paxton, Massachusetts.[1][2] He served in Company L, 8th U.S. Cavalry as a private during the Indian Wars.[2] On October 14, 1869, he was awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery during the skirmishes with the Apache at Lyry Creek, Arizona Territory.[3] He was issued the Medal of Honor on March 3, 1870.[2]
