Guy Vernor Henry

Guy Vernor Henry
Guy Vernor Henry
	Maj. Gen. Guy V. Henry
Born	March 9, 1839; Fort Smith, Indian Territory (now Arkansas)
Died	October 27, 1899 (aged 60); New York City, New York
Place of burial	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America; Union
Service/branch	United States Army; Union Army
Years of service	1861–1899
Rank	Brigadier General (USA); Major General (USV)
Unit	40th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Commands held	10th U.S. Cavalry; 7th U.S. Cavalry (Acting)
Battles/wars	American Civil War First Battle of Bull Run; Siege of Charleston Harbor; Battle of Olustee; Battle of Cold Harbor; Siege of Petersburg; Indian Wars Battle of Rosebud; Drexel Mission Fight; Spanish–American War
Awards	Medal of Honor
Other work	Governor of Puerto Rico
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Guy Vernor Henry (March 9, 1839 – October 27, 1899) was an American military officer and Medal of Honor recipient who served as military governor of Puerto Rico.

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