Howell B. Treat

Howell B. Treat (March 31, 1833 – July 21, 1912) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Treat received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Treat's medal was won when he risked his life to save a wounded comrade at Buzzard's Roost on May 11, 1864.[1] He was honored with the award on February 20, 1884.[2]

Howell B. Treat
Born	March 31, 1833 Connecticut
Died	July 21, 1912 Painesville, Ohio
Buried	Painesville, Ohio
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army
Rank	Sergeant
Unit	Company I, 52nd Ohio Infantry
Battles/wars	American Civil War
Awards	Medal of Honor

Treat was born in Connecticut, came to Claridon Twp., Geauga County, Ohio as a baby and from where he entered service. He was later buried in Painesville, Ohio.[1][2]

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Howell B. Treat, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 11 May 1864, while serving with Company I, 52d Ohio Infantry, in action at Buzzard's Roost, Georgia. Sergeant Treat risked his life in saving a wounded comrade.[1]

See also

• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: T–Z

References

1. "William Tilton". Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
2. "Civil War (T-Z) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved July 1, 2014.