Years of service 1861 - 1865 | Rank Sergeant Name Charles Marquette | |
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Born February 9, 1845
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania ( 1845-02-09 ) Died November 25, 1907(1907-11-25) (aged 62) Allegiance United States of America Unit Company F, 93d Pennsylvania Infantry | ||
Service/branch United States Army | ||
Honoring Sgt Marquette on the 150th anniversary of his 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.
Contents
- Honoring Sgt Marquette on the 150th anniversary of his Medal of Honor
- Medal of Honor citation
- References
Marquette joined the army from Lebanon, Pennsylvania in October 1861 and was mustered out in June 1865
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.
References
Charles Marquette Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA