Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Henry Shippen Huidekoper
Details
- Rank: Lieutenant Colonel (Pennsylvania National Guard) (Highest Rank: Major General)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
150th Pennsylvania Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 1, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Citation
While engaged in repelling an attack of the enemy, received a severe wound of the right arm, but instead of retiring remained at the front in command of his regiment.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 27, 1905
- Born: July 7, 1839, Meadville, Crawford County, PA, United States
- Died: November 9, 1918, Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Buried: Greendale Cemetery (MH) (2-5), Meadville, PA, United States