Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
Charles Windolph
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: First Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company H,
7th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 25, 1876
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Little Big Horn, Montana, USA
Citation
With three comrades, during the entire engagement, courageously held a position that secured water for the command.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: October 5, 1878
- Born: December 9, 1851, Bergen, Germany
- Died: March 11, 1950, Lead, SD, United States
- Buried: Black Hills National Cemetery (MH) (A-239), Sturgis, SD, United States