Henry C. Merriam
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Died when: 74 years 365 days (899 months)Star Sign: Scorpio
Henry Clay Merriam (November 13, 1837 – November 18, 1912) was a United States Army general.He received the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions as a Union officer in command of African American troops during the American Civil War.
He later served in various Indian Wars throughout the western United States and commanded the 7th Infantry Regiment.After being promoted to brigadier general, he took on a training and supply role during the Philippine–American War.
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