Downs, Henry W. - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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U.S. Army

Downs, Henry W.

ConflictCivil War

RankSecond Lieutenant

Year of Action1864

Unit/CommandCompany I, 8th Vermont Infantry

BirthplaceJamaica, Vermont

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.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1864

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Hammel, Henry A.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Hogan, FranklinU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

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