Henry Alanson Barnum | |
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Born | Jamesville, New York, U.S. | September 24, 1833
Died | January 29, 1892 New York City, U.S. | (aged 58)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1866 |
Rank | Brevet Major General |
Commands held | 149th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Other work | Served as Inspector of State Prisons
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Henry Alanson Barnum (September 24, 1833 – January 29, 1892) was a United States Army officer during the American Civil War and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. He received this honor in 1889, for his heroism during the Battle of Lookout Mountain in November, 1863.
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