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Charles A. Clark
1841 – 1913
Charles A. Clark served the U.S. Army. Charles was 72 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
4 May 1863 · At Brooks Ford, Va. · Lieutenant and Adjutant, 6th Maine Infantry.
Having voluntarily taken command of his regiment in the absence of its commander, at great personal risk and with remarkable presence of mind and fertility of resource led the command down an exceedingly precipitous embankment to the Rappahannock River and by his gallantry, coolness, and good judgment in the face of the enemy saved the command from capture or destruction.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
Having voluntarily taken command of his regiment in the absence of its commander, at great personal risk and with remarkable presence of mind and fertility of resource led the command down an exceedingly precipitous embankment to the Rappahannock River and by his gallantry, coolness, and good judgment in the face of the enemy saved the command from capture or destruction.
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