Henry Seymour Hall facts for kids
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Henry Seymour Hall
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| Born | September 26, 1835 Bakersville, New York |
| Died | July 1, 1908 (aged 72) |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
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 United States Army |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
| Unit |  27th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment Company G, 121st New York Volunteer Infantry 43rd United States Colored Troops |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War Battle of Gaines's Mill Second Battle of Rappahannock Station |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Hiram Seymour Hall (born September 26, 1835 – died July 1, 1908) was a brave soldier. He was an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor. This is the highest award a soldier can get in the U.S. military.
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Early Life and Military Service
Hiram Hall was born in Barkersville, New York. This was on September 26, 1835. He joined the Union Army during the Civil War. He showed amazing courage in battle.
Heroic Actions in Battle
Hiram Hall earned his Medal of Honor for two acts of bravery. The first was on June 27, 1862. This happened during the Battle of Gaines' Mill. The second act was on November 7, 1863. This was at the Second Battle of Rappahannock Station. At that time, he was a Captain. He served with Company G of the 121st New York Volunteer Infantry.
Life After the War
After the Civil War ended, Hiram Hall went back to New York. He married Augusta J. Galentine Hall. They had three children together. Their names were Clarence, Harry, and Augusta.
Receiving the Medal of Honor
Hiram Hall officially received his Medal of Honor later in life. It was given to him on August 17, 1891. This award recognized his incredible bravery during the war.
Final Years
Hiram Hall passed away on July 1, 1908. He was 72 years old. He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence, Kansas. His wife and two of his children lived on after him.
