Charles Marquette
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| Charles Marquette | |
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 Charles Marquette, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Lebanon County, Pennsylvania |
| 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 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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[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company F, 93d Pennsylvania Infantry. Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865. Entered service at: Lebanon County, Pa. Birth: Lebanon County, Pa. Date of issue: 10 May 1865.
Citation:
- Sergeant Marquette, although wounded, was one of the first to plant colors on the enemy's breastworks.[1]
[edit] See also
[edit] Notes
- ^ "CHARLES MARQUETTE" entry. of Honor Recipients: Civil War (M-Z). Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-01-13.
[edit] References
- This article includes text in the public domain from the U.S. Government.
- Charles Marquette at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2008-01-13
- "CHARLES MARQUETTE" entry. of Honor Recipients: Civil War (M-Z). Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-01-13.
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