Died June 7, 1910 Role Writer Siblings Bill Russell | Rank Corporal Nieces Karen Russell Name Charles Russell | |
Place of burial Hot Springs National Cemetery, Hot Springs, South Dakota Allegiance United States of America Unit 93rd New York Volunteer Infantry Books Five on the black hand side Parents Charles Russell, Katie Russell Nephews Jacob Russell, William Russell Jr. Education New York University, University of California, San Diego, University of San Francisco | ||
Service/branch United States Army | ||
Charles L. Russell (1844 – June 7, 1910) was an American Corporal in the U.S. Army who served with the 93rd New York Volunteer Infantry during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism after capturing the flag of the 42nd Virginia Infantry during the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House. He received the Medal of Honor on December 1, 1864.
Biography
Russell was born in Malone, New York in 1844 and served in the United States Army during the American Civil War. Following the war, he died and was buried at the Hot Springs National Cemetery in Hot Springs, South Dakota.
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