Howell B. Treat (March 31, 1833 – July 21, 1912) was an American soldier who fought in the

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. He received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the

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. Treat's medal was won when he risked his life to save a wounded comrade at Buzzard's Roost on May 11, 1864. He was honored with the award on February 20, 1884. Treat was born in Connecticut. He came to Claridon Twp., Geauga County, Ohio as a baby, and entered service from there. He was buried in

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