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That afternoon, while private first class svehla and his platoon were patrolling to determine enemy strength and positions, they were subjected to intense automatic weapons and small arms fire at the top of the hill. coming under heavy fire, the platoons at being a began to falter. realizing the safety of the remaining troops were in peril, he wlept to his feet and charge the enemy positions firing his weapon and throwing grenades as he advanced. in the face of this courage and determination, th...

>> the president of the united states, authorized by act of congress, march 3rd, 1863, has awarded in the name of congress the medal of honor to private first class henry svehla, united states army, for conspicuous gallantry at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. private first class henry svehla distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidry above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a rifleman with f company 32nd infantry regiment in connection with combat...