Edward Clay Sharpless
Born: August 10, 1853 at Marion County, Ohio
Home Town: Columbus, Ohio
Medal of Honor
American Indian Wars
U.S. Army
Date of Issue: April 23, 1875
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal Edward Clay Sharpless, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on September 9 – 11, 1874, while serving with Company H, 6th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Upper Washita River, Texas. While carrying dispatches Corporal Sharpless was attacked by 125 hostile Indians, whom he (and a comrade) fought throughout the day.