Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
Henry Remsen Tilton
Details
- Rank: Major and Surgeon (Highest Rank: Colonel)
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
U.S. Army - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: September 30, 1877
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Bear Paw Mountain, Montana, USA
Citation
Fearlessly risked his life and displayed great gallantry in rescuing and protection the wounded men.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 22, 1895
- Born: February 1, 1836, Barnegat, Ocean County, NJ, United States
- Died: June 25, 1906
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (PM) (1-392), Arlington, VA, United States