About Henry C. Warfel
Lived 1844 – 1923 (aged 78–79). Henry C. Warfel was an American military personnel.
Henry Clay Warfel (1844–1923) was an American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Appomattox Campaign as a member of the 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry. He is buried at the Philipsburg Cemetery in South Philipsburg, Pennsylvania.
Medal of Honor Citation Warfel was awarded the Medal of Honor on May 3, 1865, for his actions on April 5, 1865. The citation reads:
"The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Henry Clay Warfel, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 5 April 1865, while serving with Company A, 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry, in action at Paines Crossroads, Virginia, for capture of Virginia State colors."
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Who was Henry C. Warfel?
Union Army Medal of Honor recipient
When was Henry C. Warfel born?
Henry C. Warfel was born in 1844 in Mill Creek.
When did Henry C. Warfel die?
Henry C. Warfel died in 1923 in Philipsburg.
What was Henry C. Warfel's occupation?
Henry C. Warfel was a military personnel.
What nationality was Henry C. Warfel?
Henry C. Warfel was American.
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