Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Stories of Sacrifice

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

Henry Clay Merriam

Details

Rank: Lieutenant Colonel (Highest Rank: Major General)
Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
Unit/Command:
73d U.S. Colored Infantry
Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
Medal of Honor Action Date: April 9, 1865
Medal of Honor Action Place: Fort Blakely, Alabama, USA

Citation

Volunteered to attack the enemy's works in advance of orders and, upon permission being given, made a most gallant assault.

Medal of Honor Recipient Henry C. Merriam

Additional Details

Accredited to: Houlton, Aroostook County, Maine
Awarded Posthumously: No
Presentation Date & Details: June 28, 1894
Born: November 13, 1837, Houlton, Aroostook County, ME, United States
Died: November 18, 1912
Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (1-114-13), Arlington, VA, United States

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