Charles Marquette

Charles Marquette
Charles Marquette
Born February 9, 1845(1845-02-09)
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Died November 25, 1907(1907-11-25) (aged 62)
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
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.

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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.[1]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ ""CHARLES MARQUETTE" entry". of Honor Recipients: Civil War (M-Z). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/civwarmz.html. Retrieved 2008-01-13. 

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