Henry R. Whiting

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Henry R. Whiting was a Brevet Major in the United States Army. He previously served as a Captain in the 24th Michigan Infantry / Company E.

Antebellum

War Career

  • Entered service in the 24th Michigan Infantry / Company A at organization as 2nd Lieutenant
  • Commissioned July 26, 1862
  • Mustered on August 13, 1862
  • ? years old
  • Taken prisoner in action on July 1, 1863 at the Battle of Gettysburg
  • Paroled on March 14, 1864
  • Commissioned Captain of Company E on May 6, 1864
  • Brevet Major of United States Volunteers on April 1, 1864 for gallant and meritorious services in front of Petersburg, Virginia at the Battle of Five Forks
  • Aide-de-Camp on staff of General Crawford, 5th Army Corps / 3rd Division from February to June 1865
  • Mustered out at Detroit, Michigan on June 30, 1865

Post-War Career

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