William Henry

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Though suffering from severe wounds, rejoined his regiment and let it in a brilliant charge, recapturing the guns of an abandoned battery.

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

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