Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Charles Day
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company K,
210th Pennsylvania Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: February 6, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Hatcher's Run, Virginia, USA
Citation
Seized the colors of another regiment of the brigade, the regiment having been thrown into confusion and the color bearer killed, and bore said colors throughout the remainder of the engagement.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Richmond, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: July 20, 1897
- Born: May 28, 1844, West Laurens, Otsego County, NY, United States
- Died: July 29, 1901, Lambs Creek, PA, United States
- Buried: Prospect Cemetery (MH), Mansfield, PA, United States