Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Charles W McKay
Details
- Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: Captain)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company C,
154th New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 8, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Dug Gap, Georgia, USA
Citation
Voluntarily risked his life in rescuing under the fire of the enemy a wounded comrade who was lying between the lines.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Allegany, Cattaraugus County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 13, 1894
- Born: January 25, 1847, Mansfield, Cattaraugus County, NY, United States
- Died: August 25, 1912, Staples, MN, United States
- Buried: Oak Grove Cemetery (A-173), Fergus Falls, MN, United States
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