Julius Schou Military person

Sergeant Julius Alexis Schou (July 17, 1849 – November 19, 1929) was an American soldier in the U.S. Army who served with the 22nd U.S. Infantry during the Sioux Wars. During the Great Sioux War of 1876, Schou risked his life volunteering to carry dispatches from commanders in the field to Fort Buford. He was eventually recognized for his efforts and received the Medal of Honor on November 19, 1884.

Personal facts

Birth dateJuly 17, 1849
Birth place
Copenhagen , Denmark
Date of deathNovember 19, 1929
Place of death
Arlington County Virginia , United States
Resting place
Arlington National Cemetery

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Military person

allegianceUnited States of America
award
Medal of Honor
military operations
American Indian Wars
Great Sioux War of 1876
military branch
United States Army
military unit
22nd Infantry Regiment (United States)
service start1875
service end1896

Julius Schou on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.army.mil/medalofhonor/citations3.html#S