Eli Lundy Huggins

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Eli Lundy Huggins

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Schuyler, Illinois, United States
Death: October 22, 1929 (87)
San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
Place of Burial: Oakland, Alameda, California, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of Alexander Gilliland Huggins and Lydia Huggins
Husband of Aleksandra Ivanova Huggins (Kashevarov)
Father of Zinovii Alexander Huggins
Brother of Amos Williamson Huggins; Mary Ann Langley Huggins; Eliza Wilson Huggins; Jane Sloan Huggins; Harriet Cordelia Huggins and 2 others

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About Eli Lundy Huggins

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the

Medal of Honor

to Captain (Cavalry) Eli Lundy Huggins, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 1 April 1880, while serving with 2d U.S. Cavalry, in action at O'Fallons Creek, Montana. Captain Huggins surprised the Indians in their strong position and fought them until dark with great boldness.

General Orders: Date of Issue: November 27, 1894

Action Date: April 1, 1880

Service: Army

Rank: Captain

Division: 2d U.S. Cavalry

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Eli Lundy Huggins's Timeline

1842
August 1, 1842
Schuyler, Illinois, United States
1870
October 8, 1870
Kodiak, Kodiak Island, AK, United States
1929
October 22, 1929
Age 87
San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
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Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda, California, United States