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Lewis Warrington (Medal of Honor) — Victoria Cross

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Service Profile

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

Lewis Warrington (Medal of Honor)

First Lieutenant, U.S. Army

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American Indian Wars

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor 1862-1895 Army
Indian Campaign Medal

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Biography

Fighting five opponents in Texas to earn the Medal of Honor.

Lewis Warrington was born on 12 May 1847. He served as a first lieutenant in the 4th United States Cavalry.

On 8 December 1874 in Muchague Valley, Texas, Warrington demonstrated gallantry in combat with five Native American opponents. The action earned the Medal of Honor, awarded on 12 April 1875. His citation is concise and provides no further account of the encounter.

Warrington died on 5 January 1879 in San Antonio, Texas. He is buried in San Antonio National Cemetery.

Medal of Honor citation

Gallantry in combat with five Indians.

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