BABCOCK, JOHN B.
Rank and Organization: First Lieutenant, 5th U.S. Cavalry. Place and
Date: At Spring Creek, Nebr., 16 May 1869. Entered Service At: Stonington,
Conn. Birth: New Orleans, La. Date of Issue: 18 September 1897. First Lieutenant, 5th U.S. Cavalry. Place and
Date: At Spring Creek, Nebr., 16 May 1869. Entered Service At: Stonington,
Conn. Birth: New Orleans, La. Date of Issue: 18 September 1897.
Citation:
While serving with a scouting column, this officer's troop was attacked by a
vastly superior force of Indians. Advancing to high ground, he dismounted his men,
remaining mounted himself to encourage them, and there fought the Indians until relieved,
his horse being wounded.
