Henry Downs

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

With one comrade, voluntarily crossed an open field, exposed to a raking fire, and returned with a supply of ammunition, successfully repeating the attempt a short time thereafter.

Rank: Sergeant
Date of Issue: December 13, 1893
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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