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U.S. Army · United States 
Henry A. Hammel
Sergeant
1840 – 1902
Sergeant Henry A. Hammel served the U.S. Army. Henry was 62 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Sergeant
Medal of Honor
28 April 1863 · At Grand Gulf, Miss., 28-29 April 1863. · Sergeant, Battery A, 1st Missouri Light Artillery.
With two comrades voluntarily took position on board the steamer Cheeseman, in charge of all the guns and ammunition of the battery, and remained in charge of the same for considerable time while the steamer was unmanageable and subjected to a heavy fire from the enemy.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
With two comrades voluntarily took position on board the steamer Cheeseman, in charge of all the guns and ammunition of the battery, and remained in charge of the same for considerable time while the steamer was unmanageable and subjected to a heavy fire from the enemy.
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