Private Theodore W. b Goldin was a soldier in the U.S. Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on June 26, 1876 in Little Big Horn, Montana during the Indian Campaigns. At the time he was serving with Troop G, 7th U.S. Cavalry. Goldin was 17 years old.
The medal was presented on December 21, 1895, 19 years after the action.
Goldin was born on July 25, 1858 in Avon, Rock County, Wisconsin. His Medal of Honor is credited to Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Goldin died on February 15, 1935 in Waupaca, Wisconsin, at the age of 76. He is buried at Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King, Wisconsin.
Goldin is one of 426 Medal of Honor recipients from the Indian Campaigns and one of 210 credited to Illinois.
Official Medal of Honor citation
One of a party of volunteers who, under a heavy fire from the Indians, went for and brought water to the wounded.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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Timeline
- July 25, 1858Born in Avon, Rock County, Wisconsin
- June 26, 1876Act of valor — Little Big Horn, MontanaAge 17. Troop G, 7th U.S. Cavalry
- December 21, 1895Medal of Honor presented
- February 15, 1935Died in Waupaca, WisconsinAge 76.
- Resting placeWisconsin Veterans Memorial CemeteryKing, Wisconsin
Biography
Theodore W. Goldin (July 25, 1858 – February 15, 1935) served in the United States Army during the American Indian Wars. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
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