Charles Marquette
| Charles Marquette | |
|---|---|
| Born |
February 9, 1845 Lebanon County, Pennsylvania |
| Died | November 25, 1907 (aged 62) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Company F, 93d Pennsylvania Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Charles Marquette (1845–1907) was a Sergeant in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War.
Marquette joined the army from Lebanon, Pennsylvania in October 1861 and was mustered out in June 1865 [1]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company F, 93d Pennsylvania Infantry. Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865. Entered service at: Lebanon County, Pa. Birth: Lebanon County, Pa. Date of issue: May 10, 1865.
Citation:
Sergeant Marquette, although wounded, was one of the first to plant colors on the enemy's breastworks.[2]
See also
Notes
- ↑ Veteran's Card File
- ↑ ""CHARLES MARQUETTE" entry". of Honor Recipients: Civil War (M-Z). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-01-13.
References
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- "Charles Marquette". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-01-13.
- ""CHARLES MARQUETTE" entry". of Honor Recipients: Civil War (M-Z). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-01-13.
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