| Harry J. Mandy | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 2, 1840 |
| Died | August 14, 1904 (aged 64) |
| Place of birth | England |
| 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
- ↑ 4th NY Cavalry Regimental roster
- ↑ 9th NY Cavalry Regimental roster
- ↑ ""HARRY MANDY" entry". of Honor Recipients: Civil War (M-Z). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/civwarmz.html. Retrieved 2008-01-12.
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.- This article includes text in the public domain from the U.S. Government.
- "Harry J. Mandy". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7895169. Retrieved 2008-01-12.
- ""HARRY MANDY" entry". of Honor Recipients: Civil War (M-Z). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/civwarmz.html. Retrieved 2008-01-12.
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