Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Henry E Plant
Details
- Rank: Corporal (Highest Rank: Color Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company F,
14th Michigan Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: March 19, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Bentonville, North Carolina, USA
Citation
Rushed into the midst of the enemy and rescued the colors, the color bearer having fallen mortally wounded.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Cockery, Michigan
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 27, 1896
- Born: October 11, 1841, Oswego County, NY, United States
- Died: April 16, 1925
- Buried: Nunica Cemetery (MH) (14-92-1), Nunica, MI, United States