Henry Clay Wood was a career officer in the United States Army who attained the rank of brigadier general. A Union Army veteran of the American Civil War, he is most notable for his actions at the Battle of Wilson's Creek, which resulted in award of the Medal of Honor.
From Volume 2 of 1911's Norwich University, 1819–1911
Grave at Arlington National Cemetery
From 1892's Officers of the Army and Navy (Regular) Who Served in the Civil War
The Battle of Wilson's Creek, also known as the Battle of Oak Hills, was the first major battle of the Trans-Mississippi Theater of the American Civil War. It was fought on August 10, 1861, near Springfield, Missouri.
Battle of Wilson's Creek
The battle as depicted on a mural in the Missouri State Capitol
Brig. Gen. Nathaniel Lyon, USA
Col. Franz Sigel, USA