Henry Lewis (Medal of Honor)
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Henry Lewis (December 14, 1844 – March 29, 1930) was a soldier in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
BornDecember 14, 1844
DiedMarch 29, 1930 (aged 85)
Michigan, US
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Union
Henry Lewis | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 14, 1844 |
| Died | March 29, 1930 (aged 85) Michigan, US |
Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Branch | United States Army Union Army |
Rank | First Sergeant |
| Unit |  Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry |
Conflicts | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry. Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., May 3, 1863. Entered service at: Adrian, Mich. Born: December 14, 1842, Van Buren Township, Wayne County, Mich. Date of issue: April 17, 1917.
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.[1]
