Buried at Prospect Cemetery Rank Private | Name Charles Day Awards Medal of Honor Role Soldier | |
Born May 28, 1844
West Laurens, New York ( 1844-05-28 ) Allegiance United States of America Battles/wars Battle of Hatcher's Run Died July 29, 1901, Mansfield, Pennsylvania, United States Unit Company K, 210th Pennsylvania Infantry | ||
Battles and wars Battle of Hatcher's Run Service/branch United States Army | ||
Charles Day (May 28, 1844 to July 29, 1901) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Day received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Hatcher's Run in Virginia on 6 February 1865. He was honored with the award on 20 July 1897.
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Biography
Day was born in West Laurens, New York on 28 May 1844. He enlisted in the 210th Pennsylvania Infantry. He died on 29 July 1901 and his remains are interred at the Prospect Cemetery in Pennsylvania.
Medal of Honor citation
Seized the colors of another regiment of the brigade, the regiment having been thrown into confusion and the color bearer killed, and bore said colors throughout the remainder of the engagement.
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