Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy
Charles H Foy
Details
- Rank: Signal Quartermaster
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Rhode Island - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: January 13 - 15, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Fort Fisher and the Federal Point batteries, North Carolina, USA
Citation
Served on board the U.S.S. Rhode Island during the actions with Fort Fisher and the Federal Point batteries, 13 to 15 January 1865. Carrying out his duties courageously during the battle, Foy continued to be outstanding by his good conduct and faithful services throughout the engagement, which resulted in a heavy casualty list when an attempt was made to storm Fort Fisher.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1809, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, NH, United States
- Died: May 30, 1866, Brooklyn, NY, United States
- Buried: Green-Wood Cemetery, lot #13324, section 10/25, Brooklyn, NY, United States