Kelsay was an Indian scout serving in the

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during the

Indian Wars The American Indian Wars, also known as the American Frontier Wars, and the Indian Wars, were fought by European governments and colonists in North America, and later by the United States and Canadian governments and American and Canadian settle ...

who received the

Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valo ...

for bravery.

Biography

Kelsay was born in

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and after entering the army served as a scout in the Indian Wars. He received the

for "engagements with Apaches".

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Indian Scouts. Place and date: Winter of 1872–73. Entered service at:------. Birth: Arizona. Date of issue: 12 April 1875. Citation:

Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.

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Biography

Medal of Honor citation

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