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Charles A. Bessey

1848 – 1909
Medal of Honor - Army
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Charles A. Bessey served the U.S. Army. Charles was 61 years old.

Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
13 January 1877 · Near Elkhorn Creek, Wyo. · Corporal, Company A, 3d U.S. Cavalry.

. While scouting with 4 men and attacked in ambush by 14 hostile Indians, held his ground, 2 of his men being wounded, and kept up the fight until himself wounded in the side, and then went to the assistance of his wounded comrades.

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Medal of Honor - Army January 13, 1877 · Near Elkhorn Creek, Wyo. · Corporal, Company A, 3d U.S. Cavalry.
. While scouting with 4 men and attacked in ambush by 14 hostile Indians, held his ground, 2 of his men being wounded, and kept up the fight until himself wounded in the side, and then went to the assistance of his wounded comrades.
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