Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Charles Dearborn Copp
Details
- Rank: Second Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Captain)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company C,
9th New Hampshire Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: December 13, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA
Citation
Seized the regimental colors, the color bearer having been shot down, and, waving them, rallied the regiment under a heavy fire.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: June 28, 1890
- Born: April 11, 1836, Warren County, NH, United States
- Died: November 2, 1912, Clinton, MA, United States
- Buried: Middle Yard Cemetery (MH), Lancaster, MA, United States
- Location of Medal: Clinton Historical Society / Holder Memorial, Clinton, MA