Henry A. Barnum
Henry A. Barnum | |
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General Barnum in his Union Army uniform during the Civil War | |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 21st district | |
| In office January 1, 1885 – December 31, 1886 | |
| Preceded by | Theodore Roosevelt |
| Succeeded by | George W. Lyon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry Alanson Barnum September 24, 1833 Jamesville, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 29, 1892 (aged 58) New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery Syracuse, New York |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Brevet Major General |
| Unit | 3rd Brigade |
| Commands | 149th Regiment New York Volunteer |
| Battles | |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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.