Henry W.B. Mechlin

Blacksmith

1851 – 1926

Blacksmith Henry W.B. Mechlin served the U.S. Army. Henry was 74 years old.

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U.S. Army

Blacksmith

Medal of Honor

25 June 1876 · At Little Big Horn, Mont. · Blacksmith, Company H, 7th U.S. Cavalry

With 3 comrades during the entire engagement courageously held a position that secured water for the command.

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Medal of Honor - Army June 25, 1876 · At Little Big Horn, Mont. · Blacksmith, Company H, 7th U.S. Cavalry

With 3 comrades during the entire engagement courageously held a position that secured water for the command.

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Henry W.B. Mechlin

Blacksmith

U.S. Army

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