James Henry (soldier)
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James Henry (1833–1911) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.
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James Henry | |
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Born | (1833-04-07)April 7, 1833 Sunfish, Ohio, US |
Died | June 7, 1911(1911-06-07) (aged 78) Illinois, US |
Place of burial | Oak Hill Cemetery, Geneva, Illinois |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Rank | First Sergeant |
Unit | Company B, 113th Illinois Volunteer Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War • Siege of Vicksburg |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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Henry joined the 113th Illinois Infantry in August 1862, and was mustered out in June 1865.[1]
He died in 1911, and was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Geneva, Illinois.