Henry Alanson Barnum-Syracuse, NY
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Chattanooga, TN on November 23, 1863. He is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, NY in Section 12, Lot 24.
Waymark Code: WMYMXN
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/01/2018
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He was born on September 24, 1833 in Jamesville, NY and died on January 29, 1892 in Manhattan, NY. He attained the rank of Major General in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: BARNUM, HENRY A.
• Rank and organization: Colonel, 149th New York Infantry
• Place and date: At Chattanooga, Tenn., 23 November 1863
• Entered service at: Syracuse, N.Y.
• Date of issue: July 1889
Citation: Although suffering severely from wounds, he led his regiment, inciting the men to greater action by word and example until again severely wounded.
Armed Service: Army
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