Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Charles Alexander Swan
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company K,
4th Iowa Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 2, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Selma, Alabama, USA
Citation
Capture of flag (supposed to be 11th Mississippi, C.S.A.) and bearer.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Mount Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: June 17, 1865
- Born: May 29, 1838, Greene County, PA, United States
- Died: January 8, 1924, Mount Pleasant, IA, United States
- Buried: Forest Home Cemetery (PM) (17-22), Mount Pleasant, IA, United States