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Headstone of Henry J. Parks
Headstone of Henry J. Parks
U.S. Army · United States United States

Henry J. Parks

1848 – 1927
Medal of Honor - Army
Life Keepsakes Service Medal of Honor Decorations Shadow Box Laid to Rest In Our Keeping

Henry J. Parks served the U.S. Army. Henry was 79 years old.

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Headstone Front of Henry J. Parks. Arlington National Cemetery.
Headstone Front of Henry J. Parks. Arlington National Cemetery.
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Medal of Honor Recipient Henry J. Parks
Medal of Honor Recipient Henry J. Parks
Henry J. Parks
Henry J. Parks
Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
19 October 1864 · At Cedar Creek, Va. · Private, Company A, 9th New York Cavalry.

While alone and in advance of his unit and attempting to cut off the retreat of a supply wagon, he fought and sent to flight a Confederate color bearer. After capturing the color bearer and leaving him in the rear, he returned to the front and captured 3 more wagons and drivers.

Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Army October 19, 1864 · At Cedar Creek, Va. · Private, Company A, 9th New York Cavalry.
While alone and in advance of his unit and attempting to cut off the retreat of a supply wagon, he fought and sent to flight a Confederate color bearer. After capturing the color bearer and leaving him in the rear, he returned to the front and captured 3 more wagons and drivers.
Burial Information
Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery
Section 2
Grave 1200-RH
In Our Keeping
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