Henry W. B. Mechlin-Washington D.C.
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Little Big Horn, MT on June 25, 1876. He is buried in U.S. Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery, Washington D.C. in Section L, Site 8861.
Waymark Code: WMYBRM
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 05/26/2018
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He was born on October 14, 1851 in Mount Pleasant, PA and died on April 10, 1926 in Washington D.C. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: MECHLIN, HENRY W. B.
• Rank and organization: Blacksmith, Company H, 7th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Little Big Horn, Mont., 25 June 1876
• Entered service at: Pittsburgh, Pa.
• Date of issue: 29 August 1878
Citation: With 3 comrades during the entire engagement courageously held a position that secured water for the command.
Armed Service: Army
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