Henry Lewis (Medal of Honor)

Henry Lewis
Born December 14, 1844
Belleville, Michigan
Died March 29, 1930 (aged 85)
Michigan
Place of burial Van Buren Charter Township, Michigan
Allegiance United States of America
Union
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Rank First Sergeant
Unit Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry
Battles/wars American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Henry Lewis (December 14, 1844 – March 29, 1930) was a soldier in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Corporal, Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry. Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., May 3, 1863. Entered service at: Adrian, Mich. Born: December 14, 1842, Van Buren Township, Wayne County, Mich. Date of issue: April 17, 1917.

Citation:

Was one of a party that volunteered and attempted to run the enemy's batteries with a steam tug and two barges loaded with subsistence stores.[1]

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References

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  1. ""HENRY LEWIS" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-13.