Thaddeus B. Glover
Thaddeus B. Glover | |
|---|---|
 Thaddeus Brown Glover | |
| Born | January 2, 1852 New York City, United States |
| Died | December 18, 1932 (aged 80) New York, United States |
Buried | Willow Hill Cemetery, Southold, New York, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Service years | 1876 – 1881, 1917 – 1919 |
Rank |  Major |
| Unit | 2nd Cavalry Regiment |
Conflicts | Indian Wars |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Thaddeus Brown Glover (1852–1932) was a United States Army officer who received the Medal of Honor. His award came for gallantry during the American Indian Wars.[1]
Life
Glover was born on January 2, 1852, and joined the United States Army in March 1876. Glover was assigned to Company B, of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment. Glover was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions, on the dates of April 10, 1879, and February 10, 1880. He left the Army in March 1881, and later served as a Major in the Quartermaster Corps from January 1917 to October 1919.[2][1]
Thaddeus Brown Glover died on December 18, 1932. He is buried at the Willow Hill Cemetery in Southold, Suffolk County, New York, United States.[3]
Medal of Honor citation
In the name of Congress, the President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Thaddeus Brown Glover, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company B, 2nd United States Cavalry Regiment. Place and date: At Mizpah Creek, Montana, and Pumpkin Creek, Montana, April 10, 1879, and February 10, 1880. Entered service at: United States. Born: January 2, 1852. Date of issue: November 20, 1897.[4]
Citation: "While in charge of small scouting parties, fought, charged, surrounded, and captured war parties of Sioux Indians".[5]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Thaddeus Brown Glover". Home of Heroes. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
- ↑ Official Army Register, 1931
- ↑ "MAJOR THADDEUS B. GLOVER; Won Congressional Medal for Hero- ism In Indian Fighting". The New York Times. 1932-12-19. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
- ↑ "Thaddeus Glover". Hall of Valor: Medal of Honor, Silver Star, U.S. Military Awards. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
- ↑ "Thaddeus Brown Glover MOH". victoriacrossonline.co.uk. 2023-05-05. Retrieved 2026-06-05.