U.S. Army
Du Pont, Henry AlgernonConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Lieutenant Colonel
Year of Action1864
Unit/Command5th U.S. Artillery
HometownEleutherean Mills, Delaware
Citation
By his distinguished gallantry, and voluntary exposure to the enemy’s fire at a critical moment, when the Union line had been broken, encouraged his men to stand to their guns, checked the advance of the enemy, and brought off most of his pieces.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as Henry Algernon Du PontU.S. Army
Civil War
Label
Corcoran, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Thompson, Freeman C.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Rodenbough, Theophilus FrancisU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Denny, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Herron, Leander TaylorU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Hall, Lewis R.U.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Boss, Orlando PhidelioU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Johnston, GordonU.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine War
Gedeon, LouisU.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine War
Walker, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Bieger, CharlesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Jensen, GotfredU.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine War
Surles, William H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Calkin, Ivers S.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Palmer, John GideonU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Deland, Frederick NelsonU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Shivers, JohnU.S. Marine CorpsConflict: Civil War
McAnally, CharlesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Jones, John E.U.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Wiley, JamesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Smith, Thaddeus S.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Payne, Thomas H. L.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Boury, RichardU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Seitzinger, James M.U.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
