Harry Jeremiah Parks
Appearance
Harry Jeremiah Parks | |
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9th New York Cavalry 1st Colorado Light Artillery | |
Battles/wars | American Civil War *Battle of Cedar Creek Spanish–American War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Harry Jeremiah Parks (February 24, 1848 – October 19, 1927) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the American Civil War.
Life and career
Harry Jeremiah Parks, a farm boy from
Bonnie Blue Flag
" and several prisoners. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions a week later, on October 26, 1864. At age sixteen, Parks is one of the youngest recipients of the medal.
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Parks again served during the Spanish–American War, rising to the rank of captain and serving with Battery A of the 1st Colorado Light Artillery. He died at age 79 and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington County, Virginia.
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Medal of Honor citation
Rank and Organization:
- Private, Company A, 9th New York Cavalry. Place and Date: At Cedar Creek, Va., October 19, 1864. Entered Service At: Orangeville, N.Y. Born: February 24, 1848, Orangeville, N.Y. Date of Issue: October 26, 1864.
Citation:
- While alone and in advance of his unit and attempting to cut off the retreat of a supply wagon, he fought and sent to flight a Confederate color bearer. After capturing the color bearer and leaving him in the rear, he returned to the front and captured 3 more wagons and drivers.[1]
See also
References
Notes
- ^ "PARKS, HENRY JEREMIAH, Civil War Medal of Honor recipient". American Civil War website. 2007-11-08. Retrieved 2007-11-08.
Bibliography
- "Harry Jeremiah Parks, Medal of Honor recipient". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved December 2, 2007.