Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Guy Vernor Henry
Details
- Rank: Colonel (Highest Rank: Major General)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
40th Massachusetts Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 1, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Cold Harbor, Virginia, USA
Citation
Led the assaults of his brigade upon the enemy's works, where he had two horses shot under him.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: December 5, 1893
- Born: March 9, 1839, Fort Smith
- Died: October 27, 1899
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (PM) (2-990), Arlington, VA, United States
- Location of Medal: West Point Museum (1896 design), West Point, NY