Harry J. Mandy

Harry J. Mandy
Born (1840-06-02)June 2, 1840
England
Died August 14, 1904(1904-08-14) (aged 64)
Place of burial Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton, Virginia
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service 1862 - 1865
Rank First Lieutenant
Unit Company B, 4th New York Cavalry
Battles/wars American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Henry "Harry" J. Mandy (June 2, 1840 – August 14, 1904) was a soldier in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War.

Mandy enlisted in the Army from New York City in September 1862, and was assigned to the 4th New York Cavalry. Following his MOH action, he was commissioned as an officer.[1] He transferred to the 9th New York Cavalry in February 1865, and mustered out with his regiment in July 1865.[2]

He is buried in Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton, Virginia. His grave can be found in the Pheobus Section B-8709.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company B, 4th New York Cavalry. Place and date: At Front Royal, Va., August 15, 1864. Entered service at: New York, N.Y. Birth: England. Date of issue: August 26, 1864.

Citation:

Capture of flag of 3d Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).[3]

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ 4th NY Cavalry Regimental roster
  2. ↑ 9th NY Cavalry Regimental roster
  3. ↑ ""HARRY MANDY" entry". of Honor Recipients: Civil War (M-Z). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-01-12.

References

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