Henry Blanchard Freeman
| Henry Blanchard Freeman | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
January 17, 1837 Mount Vernon, Ohio |
| Died |
October 16, 1915 (aged 78) Douglas, Wyoming |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States ArmyUnion Army |
| Years of service | 1855 - 1856, 1861 - 1901 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Unit | 18th Infantry Regiment |
| Commands held | 24th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Stones River |
| Awards |
 Medal of Honor |
Henry Blanchard Freeman (January 17, 1837 - October 16, 1915) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
Biography
Freeman served in the American Civil War in the 18th Infantry Regiment for the Union Army. He received the Medal of Honor on February 17, 1894 for his actions at the Battle of Stones River.
A transport ship, the USS General H. B. Freeman (AP-143), was named in his honor.
Medal of Honor citation
Citation:
Voluntarily went to the front and picked up and carried to a place of safety, under a heavy fire from the enemy, an acting field officer who had been wounded, and was about to fall into enemy hands.[1]
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