Henry Lewis (Medal of Honor)
| Henry Lewis | |
|---|---|
| Born |
December 14, 1844 Belleville, Michigan |
| Died |
March 29, 1930 (aged 85) Michigan |
| Place of burial | Van Buren Charter Township, Michigan |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | First Sergeant |
| Unit | Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Henry Lewis (December 14, 1844 – March 29, 1930) was a soldier in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry. Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., May 3, 1863. Entered service at: Adrian, Mich. Born: December 14, 1842, Van Buren Township, Wayne County, Mich. Date of issue: April 17, 1917.
Citation:
Was one of a party that volunteered and attempted to run the enemy's batteries with a steam tug and two barges loaded with subsistence stores.[1]
See also
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ↑ ""HENRY LEWIS" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
- "Henry Lewis". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 28, 2011.
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