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November 1, 1874 · Indian Campaigns

Battle of Sunset Pass

2 Medals of Honor were earned in the Battle of Sunset Pass (November 1, 1874). Result: Apache victory.

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Apache victoryresult
Date
November 1, 1874
Location
Sunset Pass, Coconino County, Arizona
Result
Apache victory
Part of
Yavapai War

About the battle

The Battle of Sunset Pass was fought in November 1874 during the Yavapai War. Following the theft of livestock by a band of Tonto Apaches, a troop of United States Army soldiers was dispatched to track the natives and recover the stolen property. The Americans found the raiders at Sunset Pass, in Coconino County, Arizona, where a small skirmish ensued.

From the Wikipedia article “Battle of Sunset Pass”, CC BY-SA 4.0. Result, date and location from the article’s infobox and Wikidata.

Medal of Honor recipients (2)