Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Henry Jeremiah Parks
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Captain)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company A,
9th New York Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: October 19, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Cedar Creek, Virginia, USA
Citation
While alone and in advance of his unit and attempting to cut off the retreat of a supply wagon, he fought and sent to flight a Confederate color bearer. After capturing the color bearer and leaving him in the rear, he returned to the front and captured three more wagons and drivers.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Orangeville, Wyoming County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: October 26, 1864
Presented by Pres. Abraham Lincoln - Born: February 24, 1848, Orangeville, Wyoming County, NY, United States
- Died: October 19, 1927, San Diego, CA, United States
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (2-1200-SS), Arlington, VA, United States
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