Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Henry
Capehart
March 18, 1825

–

April 15, 1895

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Henry Capehart’s brother, Charles Capehart, also earned the Medal of Honor during the Civil War.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Cavalry)

    Division:

    1st West Virginia Cavalry

    Action Date:

    May 22, 1864
    Date of Issue: February 12, 1895

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Colonel (Cavalry) Henry Capehart, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 22 May 1864, while serving with 1st West Virginia Cavalry, in action at Greenbriar River, West Virginia. Colonel Capehart saved, under fire, the life of a drowning soldier.