Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Korean Campaign 1871 - U.S. Marine Corps
Charles Brown
Details
- Rank: Corporal
- Conflict/Era: Korean Campaign 1871
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Colorado - Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 11, 1871
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Korean Forts, Korea
Citation
On board the U.S.S. Colorado in action against a Korean fort, 11 June 1871. Assisted in capturing the Korean standard in the center of the citadel of the fort.
Additional Details
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: June 19, 1849, New York, NY, United States
- Died:
- Location of Medal: Naval Historical Center, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC