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Henry A. Du Pont
Captain
Captain Henry A. Du Pont served the U.S. Army.
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U.S. Army
Captain
Medal of Honor
19 October 1864 · At Cedar Creek, Va. · Captain, 5th U.S. Artillery.
By his distinguished gallantry, and voluntary exposure to the enemy's fire at a critical moment, when the Union line had been broken, encouraged his men to stand to their guns, checked the advance of the enemy, and brought off most of his pieces.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
By his distinguished gallantry, and voluntary exposure to the enemy's fire at a critical moment, when the Union line had been broken, encouraged his men to stand to their guns, checked the advance of the enemy, and brought off most of his pieces.
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