Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Charles D Marquette
Details
- Rank: Sergeant
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company F,
93d Pennsylvania Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 2, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Citation
Sgt. Marquette, although wounded, was one of the first to plant colors on the enemy's breastworks.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Campbelltown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 10, 1865
- Born: February 9, 1845, Lebanon County, PA, United States
- Died: November 25, 1907, Carlisle, PA, United States
- Buried: Fairview Cemetery, Wrightsville, PA, United States