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U.S. Navy · United States 
Henry A. Eilers
1870 – 1901
Henry A. Eilers served the U.S. Navy. Henry was 30 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
17 September 1892 · USS Philadelphia, Baltimore, Md. · Gunner's Mate, U.S. Navy.
On board the U.S.S. Philadelphia during the sham attack on Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Md., 17 September 1892. Displaying extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession on this occasion, Eilers remained at his post in the magazine and stamped out the burning particles of a prematurely exploded cartridge which had blown down the chute.
404, 22 November 1892.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
404, 22 November 1892.
On board the U.S.S. Philadelphia during the sham attack on Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Md., 17 September 1892. Displaying extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession on this occasion, Eilers remained at his post in the magazine and stamped out the burning particles of a prematurely exploded cartridge which had blown down the chute.
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