Machol was a private serving as an Indian Scout in the United States Army during the Indian Wars who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Machol
BornArizona
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
RankPrivate
UnitIndian Scouts
Battles/warsIndian Wars
AwardsMedal of Honor

Biography

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Machol was born in Arizona and after entering the army served as a scout in the Indian Wars. He received the Medal of Honor for "engagements with Apaches".[1]

Medal of Honor citation

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Rank and organization: Private, Indian Scouts. Place and date: Arizona, 1872–73. Entered service at: ------. Birth: Arizona. Date of issue: 12 April 1875

Citation:

Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.[1]

Burial

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His date and place of death are unknown. A cenotaph in his honor is maintained at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Marana, Pima County, Arizona.[citation needed]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Indian Wars; Machol". Medal of Honor recipients, Indian Wars. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Archived from the original on August 3, 2013. Retrieved September 15, 2010.
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