Henry H. Bickford Explained

Henry H. Bickford
Birth Date:13 March 1838
Placeofburial:Hartland, New York
Placeofburial Label:Place of burial
Birth Place:Ypsilanti, Michigan
Allegiance: United States of America
Branch: United States Army
Union Army
Rank:Quartermaster Sergeant
Serviceyears:1861 - 1865
Unit:8th New York Cavalry
Battles:Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia
Awards: Medal of Honor

Henry H. Bickford (March 13, 1838  - May 20, 1917) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.

Biography

Bickford enlisted in the Army from Hartland, New York in October 1861. He received the Medal of Honor on March 26, 1865, for his actions at the Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia. He mustered out with his regiment in June 1865.[1]

Medal of Honor citation

Citation:

Recapture of flag.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://dmna.ny.gov/historic/reghist/civil/rosters/cavalry/8thCavCW_Roster.pdf Regimental roster
  2. http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/98/bickford-henry-h.php Congressional Medal of Honor Society