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LTC Bob Thompson
to remember
Hale, Harry, MG USA(Ret).
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Contact Info
Home Town Knoxville
Last Address Palo Alto, CA
Date of Passing Mar 21, 1946
Location of Interment Arlington National Cemetery (VLM) - Arlington, Virginia
In 1891, while stationed in South Dakota, then - LT Hale captured Sitting Bull and 150 Sioux Indians and brought them back to Fort Bennett, single - handed. For this action, he was recommended for the Medal of Honor.
But, the MOH was denied because LT Hale captured Sitting Bull without firing a single shot.
The MOH Rules stated that the MOH could only be awarded for actions taken in actual combat.
MG Hale served for over 42 years of commissioned service.
