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Henry Sartwell
Sergeant
1837 – 1910
Sergeant Henry Sartwell served the U.S. Army. Henry was 72 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Sergeant
Medal of Honor
3 May 1863 · At Chancellorsville, Va. · Sergeant, Company D, 123d New York Infantry.
Was severely wounded by a gunshot in his left arm, went half a mile to the rear but insisted on returning to his company and continue to fight bravely until he became exhausted from the loss of blood and was compelled to retire from the field.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
Was severely wounded by a gunshot in his left arm, went half a mile to the rear but insisted on returning to his company and continue to fight bravely until he became exhausted from the loss of blood and was compelled to retire from the field.
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