Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Charles Amory Clark
Details
- Rank: Lieutenant & Adjutant (Highest Rank: Brevet Lieutenant Colonel)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
6th Maine Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 4, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Brooks Ford, Virginia, USA
Citation
Having voluntarily taken command of his regiment in the absence of its commander, at great personal risk and with remarkable presence of mind and fertility of resource, Clark led the command down an exceedingly precipitous embankment to the Rappahannock River and by his gallantry, coolness, and good judgment in the face of the enemy saved the command from capture or destruction.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Forcroft, Maine
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 13, 1896
- Born: January 26, 1841, Sangerville, Piscataquis County, ME, United States
- Died: December 22, 1913, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
- Buried: Oak Hill Cemetery (PM) (7A-199), Cedar Rapids, IA, United States