Co-Rux-Te-Chod-Ish | |
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Born | circa 1847 Nebraska, United States |
Died | 12 February 1913 |
Place of burial | North Indian Cemetery, Pawnee County, Oklahoma, United States |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | Pawnee Scouts |
Battles/wars | Indian Wars |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Co-Rux-Te-Chod-Ish (English: Mad or Angry Bear) was a Pawnee Scout and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Indian Wars of the western United States. He was the first Native American to receive the Medal of Honor.