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U.S. Army
Huidekoper, Henry Shippen
Huidekoper, Henry Shippen

ConflictCivil War
RankMajor General PA National Guard
Year of Action1863
Unit/Command150th Pennsylvania Infantry
HometownMeadville, Pennsylvania

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.

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