Henry C. Peters

Private

1840 – 1923

Private Henry C. Peters served the U.S. Army. Henry was 83 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Private

Medal of Honor

3 May 1863 · At Vicksburg, Miss. · Private, Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry.

Was one of a party that volunteered and attempted to run the enemy's batteries with a steam tug and 2 barges loaded with subsistence stores.

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Medal of Honor - Army May 3, 1863 · At Vicksburg, Miss. · Private, Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry.

Was one of a party that volunteered and attempted to run the enemy's batteries with a steam tug and 2 barges loaded with subsistence stores.

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