Eli Lundy Huggins
Born: August 1, 1842 at Schuyler County, Illinois
Home Town: Minnesota
Date of Issue: November 27, 1894
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain (Cavalry) Eli Lundy Huggins, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 1 April 1880, while serving with 2d U.S. Cavalry, in action at O’Fallons Creek, Montana. Captain Huggins surprised the Indians in their strong position and fought them until dark with great boldness.
