Henry S. Finkenbiner-Lagro, IN
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 52.242 W 085° 41.940
16T E 609631 N 4525218
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Dingles Mill, SC on April 9, 1865. He is buried in Hopewell Church Cemetery, Lagro, IN.
Waymark Code: WMZ0MN
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 08/21/2018
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He was born on July 29, 1842 in North Industry, OH and died on June 3, 1922 in Danville, IL. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: FINKENBINER, HENRY S.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 107th Ohio Infantry
• Place and date: At Dingles Mill, S.C., 9 April 1865
• Date of issue: 30 March 1898
Citation: While on the advance skirmish line and within direct and close fire of the enemy's artillery, crossed the mill race on a burning bridge and ascertained the enemy's position.
Armed Service: Army
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