Henry R. Tilton-Arlington, VA
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 52.890 W 077° 04.560
18S E 319927 N 4305674
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Bear Mountain, MT on September 30, 1877. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 1, Site 392.
Waymark Code: WMYHV8
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 06/18/2018
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He was born on February 1, 1836 in Barnegat, NJ and died on June 25, 1906 in Sackets Harbor, NY. He attained the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: TILTON, HENRY R.
• Rank and organization: Major and Surgeon, U.S. Army
• Place and date: At Bear Paw Mountain, Mont., 30 September 1877
• Entered service at: Jersey City, N.J.
• Date of issue: 22 March 1895
Citation: Fearlessly risked his life and displayed great gallantry in rescuing and protecting the wounded men.
Armed Service: Army
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