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Henry Falcott — Victoria Cross

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Service Profile

Branch: U.S. Army
Rank: First Sergeant
Service Era: American Indian Wars
Medals Recorded: 2

Henry Falcott

First Sergeant, U.S. Army

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American Indian Wars

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Indian Campaign Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

His courage during cavalry scouts brought the Medal of Honor

Henry Falcott was born in Champagne, France, and entered the United States Army at San Francisco, California. He served with Company L, 8th United States Cavalry, during the Indian Wars and rose to first sergeant.

During the summer and autumn of 1868, Falcott took part in cavalry scouting and combat in Arizona Territory. His conduct near the Black Mountains earned the Medal of Honor, issued on 24 July 1869. The citation recognized his bravery during these operations without describing an individual manoeuvre or rescue.

Falcott died on 2 December 1910 in San Antonio, Texas. He is buried in San Antonio National Cemetery, where his headstone identifies his Army service and Medal of Honor.

Medal of Honor citation

Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.

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