Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
Charles Lawrence Thomas
Details
- Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: Brevet Major, Ohio National Guard)
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company E,
11th Ohio Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: September 17, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Powder River Expedition, Dakota Territory, USA
Citation
Carried a message through a country infested with hostile Indians and saved the life of a comrade en route.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 18, 1894
- Born: February 12, 1843, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, United States
- Died: February 24, 1923, Dwight, KS, United States
- Buried: Dwight-Morris Cemetery (MH), Dwight, KS, United States
- Location of Medal: