Charles Day (Medal of Honor)

Charles Day (May 28, 1844 to July 29, 1901) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Day received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Hatcher's Run in Virginia on 6 February 1865. He was honored with the award on 20 July 1897.[1][2][3]

Charles Day
Born(1844-05-28)May 28, 1844
West Laurens, New York
DiedJune 29, 1901(1901-06-29) (aged 57)
Mansfield, Pennsylvania
Buried
Prospect Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
RankPrivate
Unit 210th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment - Company K
Battles/warsBattle of Hatcher's Run
Awards Medal of Honor

Biography

Day was born in West Laurens, New York on 28 May 1844. He enlisted in the 210th Pennsylvania Infantry. He died on 29 July 1901 and his remains are interred at the Prospect Cemetery in Pennsylvania.

Medal of Honor citation

Seized the colors of another regiment of the brigade, the regiment having been thrown into confusion and the color bearer killed, and bore said colors throughout the remainder of the engagement.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 7 December 2013.
  2. "Charles Day". Archived from the original on 13 December 2013. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
  3. "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 7 December 2013.
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