BARNUM, Henry Alanson USA

[Mark Wadsworth]

BARNUM, Henry Alanson
Born September 24 1833, Jamesville NY
Died January 29 1892, New York NY
Pre-War Profession Teacher, lawyer, militia officer.
War Service 1861 Capt. in 12th New York, Blackburn's Ford, First Bull Run, Malvern Hill (w,c), exchanged soon after, September 1862 Col. of 149th New York, Gettysburg (w), Lookout Mountain (w) - Medal of Honor, Atlanta campaign, commanded 3rd Bde/2nd Divn/XX Corps in March to the Sea, Savannah, May 1865 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.V. January 12 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.V. March 13 1865.
Post War Career New York inspector of prisons.