Henry Lewis (Medal of Honor)

Henry Lewis (December 14, 1844 – March 29, 1930) was a soldier in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.

Henry Lewis
Born	(1844-12-14)December 14, 1844 Belleville, Michigan, US
Died	March 29, 1930(1930-03-29) (aged 85) Michigan, US
Place of burial	Van Buren Charter Township, Michigan
Allegiance	United States of America Union
Branch	United States Army Union Army
Rank	First Sergeant
Unit	Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry
Battles / wars	American Civil War
Awards	Medal of Honor

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Corporal, Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry. Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., May 3, 1863. Entered service at: Adrian, Mich. Born: December 14, 1842, Van Buren Township, Wayne County, Mich. Date of issue: April 17, 1917.

Citation:

Was one of a party that volunteered and attempted to run the enemy's batteries with a steam tug and two barges loaded with subsistence stores.^[1]

See also

• Biography portal
• American Civil War portal

• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G–L