U.S. Army
Henry Coddington Meyer
ConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Major NY Volunteers
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany D, 24th New York Cavalry
BirthplaceHamburg, New York
Citation
During an assault and in the face of a heavy fire rendered heroic assistance to a wounded and helpless officer, thereby saving his life and in the performance of this gallant act sustained a severe wound.
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