Frederick E. Toy
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Frederick Ernest Toy (1860s – August 5, 1933) was a soldier in the U.S. Army during the Indian and Spanish–American Wars; During his enlisted service, he was assigned to the 7th Cavalry Regiment until promoted to ordnance sergeant and served at a variety of posts. He received the Medal of Honor for bravery at the Battle of Wounded Knee, but now called the Wounded Knee Massacre, against the Dakota Indians on December 29, 1890. Toy retired from the Army in 1910. He was recalled and commissioned as a captain during World War I. He worked as an employment manager and as a railroad police officer.
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Born | 1866 Buffalo, New York, United States |
Died | August 5, 1933(1933-08-05) (aged 66–67) Lewiston, New York |
Place of burial | Riverdale Cemetery |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1883–1910; 1917–1919 |
Rank | Captain |
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Battles/wars | Sioux Wars
Spanish–American War World War I |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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