Blanquet

For the Mexican general, see Aureliano Blanquet.

For the French artist, see Stéphane Blanquet.

Blanquet was an Indian Scout in the United States Army and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in the Indian Wars of the western United States.

Blanquet
Blanquet in 1875.
Born	Arizona
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Army
Rank	Indian Scout
Battles / wars	Indian Wars  • Apache Wars
Awards	Medal of Honor

An Apache born in Arizona, Blanquet served as a scout for General George Crook during the Apache Wars. For his participation in campaigns through the winter of 1872–1873, he was awarded the Medal of Honor two years later, on April 12, 1875.^[1][2]

Blanquet's official Medal of Honor citation reads:

Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.^[1]

See also

• Biography portal

• List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Indian Wars
• List of Native American Medal of Honor recipients

References

1. "Indian Wars Period Medal of Honor Recipients". Medal of Honor Citations. United States Army Center of Military History. August 5, 2010. Archived from the original on May 24, 2009. Retrieved October 4, 2010.
2. Zedric, Lance Q.; Michael F. Dilley (1996). Elite Warriors: 300 Years of America's Best Fighting Troops. Ventura, California: Pathfinder Publishing. pp. 110–1. ISBN 978-0-934793-60-5.

External links

• "Blanquet". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved October 4, 2010.
• "Blanquet". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved October 4, 2010.