Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
Henry W.b Mechlin
Details
- Also Known As: Mechling, Henry W.B.
- Rank: Blacksmith
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company H,
7th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 25, 1876
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Little Big Horn, Montana, USA
Citation
With three comrades during the entire engagement courageously held a position that secured water for the command.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 29, 1878
- Born: October 14, 1851, Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland County, PA, United States
- Died: April 10, 1926, Washington, DC, United States
- Buried: Soldier's Home National Cemetery (MH) (K-8861), Washington, DC, United States