About Howell B. Treat
Lived 1833 – 1912 (aged 79). Howell B. Treat was an American soldier.
Howell B. Treat (March 31, 1833 – July 21, 1912) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. He received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Treat's medal was won when he risked his life to save a wounded comrade at Buzzard's Roost on May 11, 1864.
Treat was born in Connecticut. He came to Claridon Twp., Geauga County, Ohio as a baby, and entered service from there. He was buried in Painesville, Ohio.
Medal of Honor citation
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Who was Howell B. Treat?
Medal of Honor recipient
When was Howell B. Treat born?
Howell B. Treat was born on 31 March 1833 in Connecticut.
When did Howell B. Treat die?
Howell B. Treat died on 21 July 1912 in Painesville.
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Howell B. Treat was a soldier.
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Howell B. Treat was American.
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