Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Henry C Slusher
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Troop F,
22d Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: September 11, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: near Moorefield, West Virginia, USA
Citation
Voluntarily crossed a branch of the Potomac River under fire to rescue a wounded comrade held prisoner by the enemy. Was wounded and taken prisoner in the attempt.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 4, 1898
- Born: May 10, 1846, Washington County, PA, United States
- Died: March 12, 1923, Washington, PA, United States
- Buried: Lone Pine Cemetery (71), Lone Pine, Amwell Township, PA, United States