Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Henry S Finkenbiner
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Corporal)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company D,
107th Ohio Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 9, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Dingles Mill, South Carolina, USA
Citation
While on the advance skirmish line and within direct and close fire of the enemy's artillery, crossed the mill race on a burning bridge and ascertained the enemy's position.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Pike Township, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 30, 1898
- Born: July 29, 1842, North Industry, Stark County, OH, United States
- Died: June 3, 1922, Danville, IL, United States
- Buried: Hopewell Cemetery (MH), Largo, IN, United States