Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Charles Alvin Orr
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company G,
187th New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: October 27, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Hatcher's Run, Virginia, USA
Citation
This soldier and two others, voluntarily and under fire, rescued several wounded and helpless soldiers.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Bennington, Wyoming County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 1, 1898
- Born: June 28, 1848, Holland, Erie County, NY, United States
- Died: October 28, 1923, Buffalo, NY, United States
- Buried: Forest Lawn Cemetery (PMH) (12-7), Buffalo, NY, United States