Henry M. Judah
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Brig. Gen. Henry M. Judah
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| Birth name | Henry Moses Judah |
| Born |
June 12, 1821 Snow Hill, Maryland |
| Died | February 14, 1866 (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 |
 Brigadier General
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| 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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