Julius H. Stickoffer
Military Person
1845 – 1925
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Who was Julius H. Stickoffer?
Julius Henry Stickoffer was a Swiss-born American soldier in the U.S. Army who served as a saddler with the 8th U.S. Cavalry during the Black Hawk War. Stickoffer was cited for gallantry in action against hostile Indians at Cienaga Springs in the Utah Territory on November 11, 1868, for which he received the Medal of Honor two years later. He was the only member of the United States armed forces to win the award during the seven-year conflict.
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- Born
- 1845
Switzerland - Also known as
- Julius Stickoffer
- Died
- Sep 3, 1925
Yountville
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on July 23, 2013
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