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U.S. Navy · United States 
Henry S. Webster
1845 – 1910
Henry S. Webster served the U.S. Navy. Henry was 65 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
15 January 1865 · USS Susquehanna, Fort Fisher · Landsman, U.S. Navy.
On board the U.S.S. Susquehanna during the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865. When enemy fire halted the attempt by his landing party to enter the fort and more than two_thirds of the men fell back along the open beach, Webster voluntarily remained with one of his wounded officers, under fire, until aid could be obtained to bring him to the rear.
49, 22 June 1865.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
49, 22 June 1865.
On board the U.S.S. Susquehanna during the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865. When enemy fire halted the attempt by his landing party to enter the fort and more than two_thirds of the men fell back along the open beach, Webster voluntarily remained with one of his wounded officers, under fire, until aid could be obtained to bring him to the rear.
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