Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Charles Henry Ilgenfritz
Details
- Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: First Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company E,
207th Pennsylvania Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 2, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Fort Sedgwick, Virginia, USA
Citation
The color bearer falling, pierced by seven balls, he immediately sprang forward and grasped the colors, planting them upon the enemy's forts amid a murderous fire of grape, canister, and musketry from the enemy.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 20, 1917
- Born: March 4, 1837, York County, PA, United States
- Died: March 31, 1920, York, PA, United States
- Buried: Prospect Hill Cemetery (PM) (E-115-4-7), York, PA, United States