On January 27, 1864 at Brownsville, Arkansas, he performed an act of bravery, single-handedly defending himself against a party of seven enemy guerrillas and killing their leader, that garnered him the Medal of Honor.
On January 27, 1864 at Brownsville, Arkansas, he courageously engaged in combat with a group of seven enemy guerrillas, resulting in the death of their leader and the award of the Medal of Honor.