U.S. Army
Merriam, Henry ClayConflictCivil War
RankMajor General
Year of Action1865
Unit/Command73d U.S. Colored Infantry
HometownHoulton, Maine
Citation
Volunteered to attack the enemy’s works in advance of orders and, upon permission being given, made a most gallant assault.
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