Harry Jeremiah Parks

Harry Jeremiah Parks (February 24, 1848 – October 19, 1927) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the American Civil War.

Harry Jeremiah Parks, a farm boy from Orangeville, New York, Parks ran away from home twice to join the Union Army.

Serving under General Philip Sheridan, Parks rode into battle on October 19, 1864, at Cedar Creek, Virginia, capturing the "Bonnie Blue Flag" and several prisoners.

He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions a week later, on October 26, 1864.

At age sixteen, Parks is one of the youngest recipients of the medal.

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