Boatswain's Mate Henry Dow (born 1840) was a

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soldier who fought in the

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. Dow received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the

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, for his action aboard the during the Siege of Vicksburg on 27 May 1863. He was honored with the award on 10 July 1863.

Biography

Dow was born in

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in 1840. He enlisted into the United States Navy from

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Medal of Honor citation

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Biography

Medal of Honor citation

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