Guy Vernor Henry
US Army Medal of Honor recipient and governor of Puerto Rico (1839–1899) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For this man's son, the cavalry officer and Olympic equestrian, see Guy Henry (equestrian).
Guy Vernor Henry (March 9, 1839 – October 27, 1899) was an American military officer and Medal of Honor recipient who served as military governor of Puerto Rico.
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Born | (1839-03-09)March 9, 1839 Fort Smith, Indian Territory (now Arkansas) |
Died | October 27, 1899(1899-10-27) (aged 60) New York City, New York |
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Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1899 |
Rank | Brigadier General (USA) Major General (USV) |
Unit | 40th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
Commands held | 10th U.S. Cavalry 7th U.S. Cavalry (Acting) |
Battles/wars | American Civil War
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Awards | Medal of Honor |
Other work | Governor of Puerto Rico |
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