Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Charles Maynard Holton
Details
- Rank: First Sergeant (Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company A,
7th Michigan Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 14, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Falling Waters, Virginia, USA
Citation
Capture of flag of 55th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.). In the midst of the battle with foot soldiers he dismounted to capture the flag.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 21, 1889
- Born: May 25, 1838, Potter, Yates County, NY, United States
- Died: August 25, 1899, Yakima, WA, United States
- Buried: Oak Hill Cemetery (MH) (1-0), Battle Creek, MI, United States