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Henry A. Barnum
U.S. ARMY
Henry A. Barnum
Rank:
Conflict/Era:
U.S. CIVIL WAR
Unit/Command:
149TH NEW YORK INFANTRY
Military Service Branch:
U.S. ARMY
Medal of Honor Action Date:
NOVEMBER 23, 1863
Medal of Honor Action Place:
CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE
Citation:
Although suffering severely from wounds, he led his regiment, inciting his men to greater action by word and example until again severely wounded.
Additional Information:
Awarded Posthumously:
NO
Born:
SEPTEMBER 24, 1833, JAMESVILLE, ONONDAGA COUNTY, NEW YORK
Died:
JANUARY 29, 1892, NEW YORK, NEW YORK
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