We have already made mention of this brave man. A correspondent of the Missouri Democrat, writing from the scene of the recent terrible conflict in Arkansas, says Lieut. Henne, of Company F, 12th Missouri, who had lost his left arm in the Hungarian war, was struck in the battle of the 8th by a cannon ball, which carried away his right leg. He was carried off the field and when passing Gen. Curtis the heroic sufferer waved his hand to the General, while his face was wreathed in smiles, as if forgetful of his sufferings in the exultation of approaching victory. Mr. Holm, it will be remembered has gone in search of Lieut. Henne, to bring him home. We hope he may be successful in his mission.
– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Saturday Morning, March 22, 1862, p. 1
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