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Henry J. Hyde (Medal of Honor)

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Henry J. Hyde
Born(1846-02-11)February 11, 1846
Bangor, Maine
DiedJuly 25, 1893(1893-07-25) (aged 47)
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States United States of America
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1869 - 1884
RankSergeant
UnitCompany M, 1st Cavalry Regiment
Battles / warsIndian 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

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Citation:

Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Medal of Honor recipients". United States Army. Archived from the original on 2010-11-10. Retrieved 2010-11-19.
  2. ^ Register of Enlistments in the US Army, 1798-1914