Years of service 1861 - 1865 | Name Charles Titus | |
Born January 1, 1838Millstone, New Jersey ( 1838-01-01 ) Service/branch United States ArmyUnion Army Unit 1st New Jersey Volunteer Cavalry | ||
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Charles Titus (January 1, 1838 - March 26, 1921) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
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Biography
Titus joined the 1st New Jersey Cavalry in August 1861. He received the Medal of Honor on July 3, 1865 for his actions at the Battle of Sayler's Creek, and mustered out with his regiment in later that same month.
Medal of Honor citation
Citation:
Was among the first to check the enemy's countercharge.
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