Henry Huidekoper

MEDAL OF HONOR 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 the regiment.

Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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