Wells H. Blodgett
Medal of Honor recipient
About Wells H. Blodgett
Lived 1839 – 1929 (aged 90). Wells H. Blodgett was an American.
First Lieutenant Wells H. Blodgett (January 29, 1839 – May 8, 1929) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Blodgett received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the First Battle of Newtonia in Missouri on September 30, 1862. He was honored with the award on February 15, 1894.
Biography
Blodgett was born in Downer's Grove, Illinois on January 29, 1839 to Israel and Avis Blodgett, two early settlers of DuPage County. He joined the Union Army in Chicago, Illinois. He died on May 8, 1929, and was buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery in St. Louis.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Wells H. Blodgett?
Medal of Honor recipient (1839–1929)
When was Wells H. Blodgett born?
Wells H. Blodgett was born on 29 January 1839 in Downers Grove.
When did Wells H. Blodgett die?
Wells H. Blodgett died on 8 May 1929 in St. Louis.
What nationality was Wells H. Blodgett?
Wells H. Blodgett was American.
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