Henry W. Lawton

1843 – 1899

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Henry W. Lawton served the U.S. Army. Henry was 56 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient Henry W. Lawton

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

3 August 1864 · At Atlanta, Ga. · Captain, Company A, 30th Indiana Infantry.

Led a charge of skirmishers against the enemy's rifle pits and stubbornly and successfully resisted 2 determined attacks of the enemy to retake the works.

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For valor

Medal of Honor - Army August 3, 1864 · At Atlanta, Ga. · Captain, Company A, 30th Indiana Infantry.

Led a charge of skirmishers against the enemy's rifle pits and stubbornly and successfully resisted 2 determined attacks of the enemy to retake the works.

Burial Information

Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery

Section 2

Grave 841-842

In Our Keeping

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