Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Henry G Bonebrake
Details
- Rank: First Lieutenant
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company G,
17th Pennsylvania Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 1, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Five Forks, Virginia, USA
Citation
As one of the first of Devin's Division to enter the works, he fought in a hand-to-hand struggle with a Confederate to capture his flag by superior physical strength.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Franklin County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 3, 1865
- Born: June 21, 1838, Waynesboro, Franklin County, PA, United States
- Died: October 26, 1912, Waynesboro, PA, United States
- Buried: Green Hill Cemetery (PMH (J-165)), Waynesboro, PA, United States