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For the United States Army general from the first half of the 20th century, see Charles F. Humphrey.
Charles Frederic Humphrey, Sr.
Charles F. HumphreyBorn September 2, 1833
Tioga County, New YorkDied June 4, 1926 (aged 92)Allegiance United States of America
UnionService/branch United States Army
Union ArmyYears of service 1863 - 1907 Rank Major General Battles/wars American Civil War
Indian Wars
China Relief ExpeditionAwards Medal of Honor
Distinguished Service CrossCharles Frederic Humphrey, Sr. (September 2, 1833 – June 4, 1926) was a major general in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient.
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Biography
Humphrey was born on September 2, 1833 in Tioga County, New York.[1] He married Juanita Foster DaCosta and had five children. Two of their sons, Evan and Charles, Jr., would become brigadier generals. Humphrey died on June 4, 1926 and is buried with Juanita, as well as Evan and another son, Marion, at Arlington National Cemetery.
Career
Humphrey originally joined the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Indian Wars.
His award citation reads:
Voluntarily and successfully conducted, in the face of a withering fire, a party which recovered possession of an abandoned howitzer and 2 Gatling guns Iying between the lines a few yards from the Indians.[2]
Later in his career he served in the China Relief Expedition and as Quartermaster General of the Army. His retirement was effective as of July 1, 1907.
Other awards he received during his career include the Distinguished Service Cross and the Civil War Campaign Medal.
See also
References
- ^ "Charles Frederic Humphrey". Arlington National Cemetery.net. http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/cfhump.htm. Retrieved September 13, 2010.
- ^ "Medal of Honor recipients". Indian War Campaigns. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/indianwars.html. Retrieved June 29, 2009.
External links
- "Charles Frederic Humphrey, Sr.". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. September 18, 2003. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=7876670. Retrieved September 5, 2010.
- "Charles Frederic Humphrey, Sr.". Hall of Valor. Military Times. http://www.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=406. Retrieved September 5, 2010.
Categories:- People from Tioga County, New York
- United States Army generals
- Union Army soldiers
- Army Medal of Honor recipients
- Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross (United States)
- Burials at Arlington National Cemetery
- 1926 deaths
- 1833 births
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