Henry Holmes (Confederate soldier)

Henry Holmes (October 12, 1827 – March 5, 1865) commanded a detachment of Confederate soldiers during the Battle of Picacho Pass. He was captured by Union forces under the command of Lieutenant James Barrett and taken to Yuma, Arizona where he died in prison before the end of the war. He is buried at Yuma National Cemetery in Arizona after several attempts to escape. He was shot during one of these attempts.

Henry Holmes
BornOctober 12, 1827
Tucson, Arizona
DiedMarch 5, 1865(1865-03-05) (aged 37)
Yuma, Arizona
Allegiance Confederate States of America
Service/branch Confederate States Army
Years of service1862
Rank Sergeant
UnitCompany A, Arizona Rangers
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

Arizona Campaign

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