Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Henry
Clay
Wood
May 26, 1832

–

August 29, 1918

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Division:

    11th U.S. Infantry

    Action Date:

    August 10, 1861
    Date of Issue: October 28, 1893

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Henry Clay Wood, United States Army, for distinguished gallantry on 10 August 1861, while serving with 11th U.S. Infantry, in action at Wilson’s Creek, Missouri.