Denis Byrne (Medal of Honor)
Denis Byrne | |
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| Born | c. 1833 Wexford, Ireland |
| Died | December 31, 1905 (aged 72) Bird Island, Minnesota, United States |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | c. 1876–c. 1878 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 5th U.S. Infantry |
| Battles / wars | Indian Wars |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Denis Byrne (c. 1833 – December 31, 1905) was an Irish-born soldier in the U.S. Army who served with the 5th U.S. Infantry during the Indian Wars. He was among the 31 soldiers who received the Medal of Honor for during General Nelson A. Miles "winter campaign" against the Sioux Indians in the Montana Territory between October 1876 and January 1877.