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U.S. Army · United States 
Henry C. Weir
Captain
1840 – 1927
Captain Henry C. Weir served the U.S. Army. Henry was 86 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Captain
Medal of Honor
24 June 1864 · At St. Mary's Church, Va. · Captain and Assistant Adjutant General, U.S. Volunteers.
The division being hard pressed and falling back, this officer dismounted, gave his horse to a wounded officer, and thus enabled him to escape. Afterwards, on foot, Captain Weir rallied and took command of some stragglers and helped to repel the last charge of the enemy.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
The division being hard pressed and falling back, this officer dismounted, gave his horse to a wounded officer, and thus enabled him to escape. Afterwards, on foot, Captain Weir rallied and took command of some stragglers and helped to repel the last charge of the enemy.
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