Medal of Honor Books

Heroes in the War on Terrorism

NAVY    -  MARINES   -  AIR FORCE   - ARMY O.E.F.  - ARMY O.I.F.

These books contain the citations for nearly all of the awards of the Silve Star and higher to members of each branch of service in the War on Terrorism. Books include photos of most recipients, some biographical data, analysis of awards by rank, unit, date, and more.

ENCYCLOPEDIA of AMERICAN MILITARY HEROES

Arlington National Cemetery
  3-3886-B 

BORN:  August 25, 1850 at Burnt Mills, MD

Entered Service in the US Army from Tennallytown, MD

Earned The Medal of Honor During the Indian Campaigns For heroism on January 11, 1886 at Rio Aros, Sierra Madre Mountains, Mexico

Captain Emmet Crawford led a cavalry unit in pursuit of Geronimo and Natchez, when he was summoned by the hostile leaders for a conference on January 11, 1886. Unfortunately, the cavalry's Indian scouts were mistaken by a force of Mexican soldiers pursuing the Apache to be hostile, and began firing. Lieutenant Marion Maus, who spoke Spanish, tried to halt the confrontation, but gunfire erupted. Captain Crawford was mortally wounded and Lieutenant Maus promptly took command, rallying his men and leading them through a two-hour battle until a truce was declared to enable both sides to tend their wounded. The following morning Lieutenant Maus, Scout Tom Horn, and five Indian scouts met with Geronimo. After Maus told the Indian chief, "I came to capture or destroy you and your band," Geronimo, impressed by Maus' courage and honesty, walked over and shook his hand, consenting to meeting with General Crook, the American commander, in order to end the continued warfare between the cavalry and the Apache warriors.