Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Charles Edward Phelps
Details
- Rank: Colonel (Highest Rank: Brevet Brigadier General)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
7th Maryland Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 8, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Laurel Hill, Virginia, USA
Citation
Rode to the head of the assaulting column, then much broken by severe losses and faltering under the close fire of artillery, placed himself conspicuously in front of the troops, and gallantly rallied and led them to within a few feet of the enemy's works, where he was severely wounded and captured.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 30, 1898
- Born: May 1, 1833, Guilford, Windham County, VT, United States
- Died: December 27, 1908
- Buried: Woodlawn Cemetery (PM) (N-130) , Baltimore, MD, United States