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Lewis, Henry
Lewis, Henry
ConflictCivil War
RankFirst Sergeant
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany B, 47th Ohio Infantry
HometownBelleville, Michigan
Citation

Was one of a party that volunteered and attempted to run the enemy’s batteries with a steam tug and two barges loaded with subsistence stores.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1863

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