Henry C. Merriam, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 13-Nov-1837
Place of Birth: Houlton, Maine, United States
Date of Death: 12-Nov-1912
Profession: soldier
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio 
About Henry C. Merriam
- Henry Clay Merriam (November 13, 1837 – November 12, 1912) was a United States Army general.
- He received the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions as a Union officer in command of African American troops during the American Civil War.
- He later served in various Indian Wars throughout the western United States and commanded the 7th Infantry Regiment.
- After being promoted to brigadier general, he took on a training and supply role during the Philippine–American War.
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