James Brogan
Born: 1834 at County Donegal, Ireland
Home Town: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Medal of Honor
American Indian Wars
U.S. Army
Date of Issue: January 9, 1880
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant James Brogan, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 14 December 1877, while serving with Company G, 6th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Simon Valley, Arizona Territory. Sergeant Brogan engaged single-handed, two renegade Indians until his horse was shot under him, and then pursued them so long as he was able.