Henry Clay Merriam | |
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Born | Houlton, Maine, US | November 13, 1837
Died | November 18, 1912 Portland, Maine, US | (aged 75)
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Years of service | 1862–1865, 1866–1901 |
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Battles/wars | American Civil War • Battle of Antietam • Siege of Port Hudson • Battle of Fort Blakely Indian Wars Spanish–American War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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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.