First Medal of Honor Recipients

Henry V. Boynton

U.S. ARMY

Henry V. Boynton

Rank:

Conflict/Era:

U.S. CIVIL WAR

Unit/Command:

35TH OHIO INFANTRY

Military Service Branch:

U.S. ARMY

Medal of Honor Action Date:

NOVEMBER 25, 1863

Medal of Honor Action Place:

MISSIONARY RIDGE, TENNESSEE, USA

Citation:

Led his regiment in the face of a severe fire of the enemy; was severely wounded.

Additional Information:

Awarded Posthumously:

NO

Born:

JULY 22, 1835, WEST STOCKBRIDGE, BERKSHIRE COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS

Died:

JUNE 3, 1905, ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY

Medal of Honor Celebration:
September 29th - October 4th, 2025

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