Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Charles W Anderson
Details
- Also Known As: Pforr, George
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
1st New York (Lincoln) Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: March 2, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Waynesboro, Virginia, USA
Citation
Capture of unknown Confederate flag.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: near Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 26, 1865
- Born: March 15, 1844, Baltimore, Baltimore County, MD, United States
- Died: February 25, 1916, Stanton, VA, United States
- Buried: Thornrose Cemetery (PM) (10-57M), Stanton, VA, United States
From the CMOHS Archives
Charles W. Anderson's legal name was George Pforr. He had deserted the Confederate Army, so he used an alias when he enlisted in the U.S. Army.