Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Charles H Knight
Details
- Rank: Corporal
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company I,
9th New Hampshire Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 30, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Citation
In company with a sergeant, was the first to enter the exploded mine; was wounded but took several prisoners to the Federal lines.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: July 27, 1896
- Born: 1839, Keene, Cheshire County, NH, United States
- Died: August 9, 1904, West Springfield, MA, United States
- Buried: Oak Grove Cemetery (MH) (4-1429), Springfield, MA, United States