Years of service 1861 - 1865 | Rank Sergeant Name Charles Marquette | |
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Born February 9, 1845Lebanon 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 | ||
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
- Lt Col Robert Hepner of Fort Indiantown Gap talks at wreath ceremony Thursday for Sgt Charles Mar
- Medal of Honor citation
- References
Marquette joined the army from Lebanon, Pennsylvania in October 1861 and was mustered out in June 1865
Lt. Col. Robert Hepner of Fort Indiantown Gap talks at wreath ceremony Thursday for Sgt. Charles Mar
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