Henry Holmes (Confederate soldier)
Henry Holmes | |
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Born |
October 12, 1827 Tucson, Arizona |
Died |
March 5, 1865 37) Yuma, Arizona | (aged
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Service/branch | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1862 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | Company A, Arizona Rangers |
Battles/wars |
Henry Holmes (October 12, 1827-March 5, 1865) commanded a detachment of Confederate soldiers during the Battle of Picacho Pass. He was captured by Union forces under the command of Lieutenant James Barrett and taken to Yuma Arizona where he died in prison before the end of the war. He is buried at Yuma National Cemetery in Arizona after several attempts to escape. He was shot during one of these attempts.
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