Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Charles E McCleary
Details
- Rank: First Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Captain)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company C,
72d Ohio Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: December 16, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Nashville, Tennessee
Citation
Capture of flag of 4th Florida Infantry (C.S.A.), while in advance of his lines.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Clyde, Sandusky County, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: February 24, 1865
- Born: 1842, Sandusky County, OH, United States
- Died: June 23, 1906
- Buried: McPherson Cemetery (MH) (6), Clyde, OH, United States