Powhatan Henry Clarke | |
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 Powhatan Henry Clarke wearing his Medal of Honor | |
| Born | October 9, 1862 Alexandria, Louisiana |
| Died | July 21, 1893 (aged 30) Fort Custer, Montana |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1884–1893 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | 10th U.S. Cavalry 9th U.S. Cavalry |
| Battles / wars | Apache Wars |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Powhatan Henry Clarke (October 9, 1862 – July 21, 1893) was a United States Army first lieutenant who was a recipient of the Medal of Honor during the Geronimo Campaign in Sonora, Mexico. He received the medal for rescuing a wounded soldier on May 3, 1886.[1]
Clarke was the subject of art by Frederic Remington - "Lieutenant Powhatan H Clarke Tenth Cavalry" and "Soldiering in the Southwest–The Rescue of Corporal Scott".
Clarke's granddaughter, Bayard Wootten of New Bern North Carolina, was a photographer. Clarke's sister was a writer.
- ^ "Medal of Honor recipients Indian Wars Period". Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on May 24, 2009. Retrieved April 12, 2009.