Henry D. O'Brien
Corporal Henry O'Brien served in the Army for Company E as a member of the 1st Minnesota Infantry Division. O'Brien was awarded the Medal of Honor on April 9, 1890 for his actions at the Battle of Gettysburg. Where on July 3, 1863 he demonstrated extreme heroism and courage for taking up the colors for his company when they had fallen. And with gunfire all around him still managed to engage the enemy and hold the colors high until they achieved victory.
July 03, 1863
