Powhatan Henry Clarke

Powhatan Henry Clarke
Powhatan Henry Clarke wearing his Medal of Honor
Born(1862-10-09)October 9, 1862
Alexandria, Louisiana
DiedJuly 21, 1893(1893-07-21) (aged 30)
Fort Custer, Montana
Place of burial
Calvary Cemetery
St. Louis, Missouri
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1884–1893
RankFirst Lieutenant
Unit10th U.S. Cavalry
9th U.S. Cavalry
ConflictsApache Wars
AwardsMedal 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.

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".

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