Henry S. Finkenbiner facts for kids
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Henry S. Finkenbiner
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| Born | July 29, 1842 North Industry, Ohio |
| Died | June 3, 1922 (aged 79) Lagro, Indiana |
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Hopewell Cemetery
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |
 United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  Company D, 107th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Henry S. Finkenbiner was an American soldier. He was born on July 29, 1842, and passed away on June 3, 1922. He fought bravely in the American Civil War. For his amazing courage, he received the Medal of Honor. This is the highest award for bravery a soldier can get in the United States. He earned it for his actions at Dingle's Mill in South Carolina. This happened on April 9, 1865. He officially received the award on March 30, 1898.
Life of a Hero
Henry S. Finkenbiner was born in North Industry, Ohio. His parents were George and Susannah Stands Finkenbiner. He joined the army when he was a young man. He became a Corporal in Company D of the 107th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
Serving in the Civil War
Henry's unit, the 107th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, served with the Army of the Potomac. This was a major army for the Union side. In August 1863, his unit moved to the Department of the South. They continued to serve there until the war ended.
Medal of Honor Action
Henry Finkenbiner showed incredible bravery on April 9, 1865. This was during a battle at Dingle's Mill in South Carolina. For his actions that day, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. This special award recognizes soldiers who show extreme courage. He received this honor on March 30, 1898.
Life After the War
After the Civil War ended, Henry returned to Ohio. In 1868, he married Amanda Ellen Stoops Finkenbiner. They had seven children together. Four were girls and three were boys. Sadly, two of their daughters passed away when they were children.
After Amanda passed away, Henry married Nancy Eliza Miller Finkenbiner. They had one son together. Nancy passed away in 1911. Henry then married for a third time to Lorane Smith Myer Finkenbiner. She passed away in 1917.
Henry S. Finkenbiner passed away on June 3, 1922. He had lived longer than all three of his wives and four of his children. He is buried at Hopewell Cemetery in Indiana.
