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Henry W. Downs
1844 – 1911
Henry W. Downs served the U.S. Army. Henry was 66 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
19 September 1864 · At Winchester, Va. · Sergeant, Company I, 8th Vermont Infantry.
With one comrade, voluntarily crossed an open field, exposed to a raking fire, and returned with a supply of ammunition, successfully repeating the attempt a short time thereafter.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
With one comrade, voluntarily crossed an open field, exposed to a raking fire, and returned with a supply of ammunition, successfully repeating the attempt a short time thereafter.
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