Henry Capehart
Henry Capehart (March 18, 1825 – April 15, 1895) was a surgeon and officer in the U.S. Cavalry during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for saving the life of a drowning soldier while under fire at Greenbrier River, West Virginia, on May 22, 1864.
Henry Capehart | |
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Henry Capehart | |
| Born | March 18, 1825 Johnstown, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | April 15, 1895 (aged 70) Fargo, North Dakota, US |
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| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Colonel Brevet Major General |
| Commands held | 1st Regiment West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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