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Henry M. Judah

Henry M. Judah
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Brig. Gen. Henry M. Judah
Birth name Henry Moses Judah
Born (1821-06-12)June 12, 1821
Snow Hill, Maryland
Died February 14, 1866(1866-02-14) (aged 44)
Plattsburg, New York
Place of burial Kings Highway Cemetery, Westport, Connecticut
Allegiance United States of America
Union
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Years of service 1843–1866
Rank Union Army brigadier general rank insignia.svg Brigadier General
Battles/wars American Civil War

Henry Moses Judah (June 12, 1821 – February 14, 1866) was a career officer in the United States Army, serving during the Mexican–American War and American Civil War. He is most remembered for his role in helping thwart Morgan's Raid in 1863 and for leading a disastrous attack during the Battle of Resaca.

Judah was born at Snow Hill on the Eastern Shore of Maryland to Henry Raymond Judah and Mary Jane (Reece) Judah. His father, a native of Connecticut, was serving as a parish minister in an Episcopal church. One of his brothers, Theodore Judah, later was chief engineer of the Central Pacific Railroad and was instrumental in constructing the first transcontinental railroad. Another brother became a prominent attorney.

Judah received an appointment to the United States Military Academy, graduating 35th of 39 students in the Class of 1843. He was a classmate of Ulysses S. Grant. Commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. 8th Infantry Regiment, he served on the frontier. He served with distinction during the Mexican–American War and was promoted to first lieutenant on September 26, 1847. He was commended for bravery during the storming of Monterrey, and again at the Battle of Molino del Rey and the Battle for Mexico City.


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