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U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

Henry T Johns

Details
  • Rank: Private (Highest Rank: First Lieutenant)
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company C,
    49th Massachusetts Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: May 27, 1863
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Port Hudson, Louisiana, USA
Citation
Volunteered in response to a call and took part in the movement that was made upon the enemy's works under a heavy fire therefrom in advance of the general assault.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Hinsdale, Berkshire County, Massachusetts
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: November 25, 1893
  • Born: April 8, 1828, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, United States
  • Died: May 13, 1906, Glendale, CA, United States
  • Buried: Mountain View Cemetery (PM) (165-32), Oakland, CA, United States
 

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