Henry S. Wells

1842 – 1864

Henry S. Wells served the U.S. Army. Henry was 22 years old.

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

29 September 1864 · At Chapins Farm, Va. · Private, Company C, 148th New York Infantry.

With 2 comrades, took position in advance of the skirmish line, within short distance of the enemy's gunners, and drove them from their guns.

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Medal of Honor - Army September 29, 1864 · At Chapins Farm, Va. · Private, Company C, 148th New York Infantry.

With 2 comrades, took position in advance of the skirmish line, within short distance of the enemy's gunners, and drove them from their guns.

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