Robert Mcdonald
Born: May 12, 1822 at Erie County, New York
Home Town: Newport, Kentucky
Medal of Honor
U.S. Army
American Indian Wars
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 First Lieutenant Robert McDonald, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 8 January 1877, while serving with 5th U.S. Infantry, in action at Wolf Mountain, Montana. First Lieutenant McDonald led his command in a successful charge against superior numbers of hostile Indians, strongly posted.
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War I
General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert McDonald, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 9 – 10, 1918. Private First Class McDonald showed exceptional bravery and courage by going forward alone on many occasions to gain information of the enemy. He remained on duty with his company after being wounded until ordered to the rear for treatment.
