Frederick S. Neilon
Born: June 22, 1846 at Boston, Massachusetts
Home Town: Watertown, Massachusetts
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 Sergeant Frederick S. Neilon, United States Army, for gallantry in action on September 9 – 11, 1874, while serving with Company A, 6th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Upper Washita River, Texas.