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Howell B. Treat
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| Born | March 31, 1833 Connecticut |
| Died | July 21, 1912 Painesville, Ohio |
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Painesville, Ohio
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |
 United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |  Company I, 52nd Ohio Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Howell B. Treat (March 31, 1833 – July 21, 1912) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Treat received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Treat's medal was won when he risked his life to save a wounded comrade at Buzzard's Roost on May 11, 1864. He was honored with the award on February 20, 1884.
Treat was born in Connecticut, came to Claridon Twp., Geauga County, Ohio as a baby and from where he entered service. He was later buried in Painesville, Ohio.
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