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Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

Henry Remsen Tilton

Details
  • Rank: Major and Surgeon (Highest Rank: Colonel)
  • Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
  • Unit/Command:
    U.S. Army
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: September 30, 1877
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Bear Paw Mountain, Montana, USA
Citation
Fearlessly risked his life and displayed great gallantry in rescuing and protection the wounded men.
Medal of Honor Recipient Henry R. Tilton
Medal of Honor Recipient Henry R. Tilton
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: March 22, 1895
  • Born: February 1, 1836, Barnegat, Ocean County, NJ, United States
  • Died: June 25, 1906
  • Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (PM) (1-392), Arlington, VA, United States
 

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