Moses Orr (1847May 10, 1897) was an Irish-born soldier in the U.S. Army who served with the

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during the

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. He was one of several men who received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during Lieutenant Colonel

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's "winter campaign" against the

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in the

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during 1872 and 1873.

Biography

Moses Orr was born in County Tyrone, Ireland in 1847. He later emigrated to the United States and enlisted in the U.S. Army in Philadelphia. Orr was assigned to Company A of the 1st U.S. Cavalry and took part in the Apache Wars during the 1870s. He served under Lieutenant Colonel

's during his "winter campaign" against the

in the

during 1872 and 1873. Orr was among the member of his regiment to receive the Medal of Honor for "gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with the Apaches" on April 12, 1875. He returned to Philadelphia after leaving the military and died there on May 10, 1897, at the age of 50. Orr was buried at Mount Moriah Cemetery.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 1st U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: Winter of 1872–73. Entered service at:------. Birth: Ireland Date of issue: 12 April 1875. Citation:

Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.

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