| Henry Lewis | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1844-12-14)December 14, 1844 Belleville, Michigan, US |
| Died | March 29, 1930(1930-03-29) (aged 85) Michigan, US |
| Place of burial | Van Buren Charter Township, Michigan |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | First Sergeant |
| Unit |  Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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.
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.
See also
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ""HENRY LEWIS" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 2012-09-02. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
- "Henry Lewis". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 28, 2011.
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