U.S. Army
Boynton, Henry Van NessConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Brigadier General
Year of Action1863
Unit/Command35th Ohio Infantry
HometownWest Stockbridge, Massachusetts
Citation
Led his regiment in the face of a severe fire of the enemy; was severely wounded.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as Henry Van Ness BoyntonU.S. Army
Civil War
Label
Romesha, Clinton LavorU.S. ArmyConflict:
Heyl, Charles Pettit HeathU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Wickersham, John HunterU.S. ArmyConflict: World War I
Quay, Matthew StanleyU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Kandle, Victor LeonardU.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Church, James RobbU.S. ArmyConflict:
Webb, James W.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Sears, CyrusU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Miller, Franklin DouglasU.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War
Houghton, Charles H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Keenan, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Knight, Charles H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Wageman, John H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Howard, JamesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Hudson, Aaron R.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Gray, Robert A.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Frey, FranzU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Jones, AndrewU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Welsh, JamesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Brown, Jeremiah Z.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Spillane, TimothyU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Woodall, William H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Gibbs, WesleyU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Wainwright, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
The Medal
A Medal Steeped in History
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.
EXPLORE THE MEDAL
Exhibits
THE RING OF VALOR
Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.
VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
