Henry Holmes (Confederate soldier)

Henry Holmes
Born 1827
Tucson, Arizona
Died 1865
Yuma, Arizona
Allegiance Confederate States of America
Service/branch Confederate States Army
Years of service 1862-1862
Rank Sergeant
Unit Company A, Arizona Rangers
Battles/wars

American Civil War
Arizona Campaign

Henry Holmes (October 12, 1827-March 5, 1865) commanded a detachment of Confederate soldiers during the Battle of Picacho Pass. He was captured by Union forces under the command of Lieutenant James Barrett and taken to Yuma Arizona where he died in prison before the end of the war. He is buried at Yuma National Cemetery in Arizona after several attempts to escape. He was shot during one of theses attempts.

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