James Lenihan
Born: 1846 at County Kerry, Ireland
Home Town: Washington, D. C.
Date of Issue: April 12, 1875
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private James Lenihan, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 2 January 1873, while serving with Company K, 5th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Clear Creek, Arizona Territory.
