Henry W. Downs
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Henry W. Downs (August 29, 1844 – July 2, 1911) was a Union Army soldier serving in the 8th Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment[note 1] during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Battle of Opequon more commonly called the Third Battle of Winchester, Virginia on September 19, 1864.[1]CITEREFSightline_Media_Group,Henry_W._Downs_(2020) He is buried at Dayton National Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio.[2]
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Born | (1844-08-29)August 29, 1844 Jamaica, Vermont, U.S. |
Died | July 2, 1911(1911-07-02) (aged 66) Dayton, Ohio, U.S. |
Place of burial | Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Ohio |
Allegiance | United States (Union) |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Rank | Second Lieutenant |
Unit | 8th Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War • Battle of Opequon |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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