William W. Henry
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the lawyer from Virginia, relative and biographer of Patrick Henry, see William Wirt Henry.
William Wirt Henry (November 21, 1831 ā August 31, 1915) was a manufacturer and a colonel in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was a recipient of the brevet grade of brigadier general of volunteers and of the Medal of Honor for gallantry in action.
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William Wirt Henry | |
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Born | (1831-11-21)November 21, 1831 Waterbury, Vermont |
Died | August 31, 1915(1915-08-31) (aged 83) Burlington, Vermont |
Place of burial | Lakeview Cemetery, Burlington, Vermont |
Allegiance | United States Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861, 1862 - 1865 |
Rank | Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
Commands held | 10th Vermont Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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