Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Charles Franklin Rand
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Captain)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company K,
12th New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 18, 1861
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Blackburn's Ford, Virginia, USA
Citation
Remained in action when a part of his regiment broke in disorder, joined another company, and fought with it through the remainder of the engagement.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Batavia, Genesee County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: October 23, 1897
- Born: 1839, Batavia, Genesee County, NY, United States
- Died: October 13, 1908
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (PM) (1-125-B), Arlington, VA, United States
- Location of Medal: Holland Land Office Museum, Batavia, NY