Henry Dow

Boatswain's Mate Henry Dow (born 1840) was a Scottish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Dow received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action aboard the USS Cincinnati during the Siege of Vicksburg on 27 May 1863. He was honored with the award on 10 July 1863.

Biography
Dow was born in Scotland in 1840. He enlisted into the United States Navy from Illinois.