Michael Welch
Born: 1843 at Poughkeepsie, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
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Date of Issue: November 19, 1870
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Michael Welch, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 5 October 1870, while serving with Company M, 6th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Little Wichita River, Texas.