Henry F. W. Little
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
About Henry F. W. Little
Lived 1842 – 1907 (aged 64). Henry F. W. Little was an American.
Henry F. W. Little (June 27, 1842 – February 7, 1907) was a Sergeant in the 7th New Hampshire Infantry, Union Army, and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
In 1896, he published a history of his regiment under the title The Seventh Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers in the War of the Rebellion.
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company D, 7th New Hampshire Infantry. Place and date: Near Richmond, Va., September 1864. Entered service at: New Hampshire. Birth: Manchester, N.H. Date of issue: January 14, 1870.
Citation:
Gallantry on the skirmish line.
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Who was Henry F. W. Little?
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient (1842-1907)
When was Henry F. W. Little born?
Henry F. W. Little was born on 27 June 1842 in Manchester.
When did Henry F. W. Little die?
Henry F. W. Little died on 7 February 1907.
What nationality was Henry F. W. Little?
Henry F. W. Little was American.
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