Henry Heller

Henry Heller (1841 – December 14, 1895) was a Union Army sergeant during the American Civil War and a recipient of America's highest military decorationthe Medal of Honorfor his actions at the Battle of Chancellorsville in Virginia in May 1863.

Henry Heller
Born1841
DiedDecember 14, 1895 (aged 5354)
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States
Union
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Ranksergeant
UnitOhio Company A, 66th Ohio Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Medal of Honor citation

  • Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company A, 66th Ohio Infantry.
  • Place and date: At Chancellorsville, Va., May 2, 1863.
  • Entered service at: Urbana, Ohio.
  • Birth: Unknown.
  • Date of issue: July 29, 1892.

Citation:

One of a party of 4 who, under heavy fire, voluntarily brought into the Union lines a wounded Confederate officer from whom was obtained valuable information concerning the position of the enemy.[1]

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