Howell B. Treat

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.[1] Treat's medal was won when he risked his life to save a wounded comrade at Buzzard's Roost on May 11, 1864.[1] He was honored with the award on February 20, 1884.[2]

Howell B. Treat
BornMarch 31, 1833
Connecticut
DiedJuly 21, 1912
Painesville, Ohio
Buried
Painesville, Ohio
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
RankSergeant
Unit Company I, 52nd Ohio Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

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.[1][2]

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Howell B. Treat, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 11 May 1864, while serving with Company I, 52d Ohio Infantry, in action at Buzzard's Roost, Georgia. Sergeant Treat risked his life in saving a wounded comrade.[1]

See also

References

  1. "William Tilton". Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  2. "Civil War (T-Z) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved July 1, 2014.
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