Henry M. Fox

Henry M. Fox (November 15, 1844 – March 3, 1923) was a Union soldier during the American Civil War, and a Medal of Honor recipient.

Early life Fox was born on 15 November 1844 in Ohio to Peter Fox and Elizabeth Miller. He married Hannah Burdick in Coldwater, Michigan on 1 June 1867. He had five daughters and one son.

Military career Fox enlisted in company M, 5th Michigan Cavalry on August 12, 1862, at Coldwater, Michigan for a period of three years.

Mustered August 30, 1862,

Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company M, 5th Michigan Cavalry. Place and date: At Winchester, Va., 19 September 1864. Entered service at: Coldwater, Mich. Born: 1844, Trumbull, Ohio. Date of issue: 27 September 1864. Citation: The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Henry M. Fox, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 19 September 1864, while serving with Company M, 5th Michigan Cavalry, in action at Winchester, Virginia, for capture of flag.

George Reynolds Company I, 6th New York Cavalry Patrick McEnmore, 6th New York Cavalry Corporal Chester B. Bowen, Company I, New York dragoons George E. Mesch, 56th New York Cavalry Gabriel Cole, Company I, 5th Michigan Cavalry Andrew J. Lorish Regimental commissary Sergeant 1st New York Cavalry

After the presentation the Secretary stated:"I return to you, gentlemen, the thanks of this department, for the valor and gallantry you have displayed in the capture of these flags. I will direct the Adjutant general to furnish you with medals, with your name inscribed thereon, and they will be sent to your commanders for delivery to you, as soon as they can be prepared. The Adjutant General will take charge of these flags and place them among the archives of the Department."