Henry J. Hyde (Medal of Honor)
Henry J. Hyde | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 11, 1846 Bangor, Maine |
| Died | July 25, 1893 (aged 47) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1869 - 1884 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Company M, 1st Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Indian Wars |
| Awards |  - Medal of Honor |
Henry J. Hyde (February 11, 1846 – July 25, 1893) was a United States Army Sergeant during the Indian Wars who received the Medal of Honor on August 12, 1875, for service during the winter of 1872–73.[1]
Hyde joined the army from New York City in August 1869, and was discharged in November 1884.[2]
Medal of Honor citation[]
Citation:
Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.[1]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b "Medal of Honor recipients". United States Army. Retrieved 2010-11-19.
- ^ Register of Enlistments in the US Army, 1798-1914
Categories:
- 1846 births
- 1893 deaths
- People from Bangor, Maine
- United States Army soldiers
- American military personnel of the Indian Wars
- United States Army Medal of Honor recipients
- American Indian Wars recipients of the Medal of Honor