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Charles H Foy
Signal Quartermaster
1809 – 1866
Signal Quartermaster Charles H Foy served the U.S. Navy. Charles was 57 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Signal Quartermaster
Medal of Honor
13 January 1865 · Signal Quartermaster, U.S. Navy.
Served on board the U.S.S. Rhode Island during the action with Fort Fisher and the Federal Point batteries, 13 to 15 January 1865. Carrying out his duties courageously during the battle, Foy continued to be outstanding by his good conduct and faithful services throughout this engagement which resulted in a heavy casualty list when an attempt was made to storm Fort Fisher.
59, 22 June 1865.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
59, 22 June 1865.
Served on board the U.S.S. Rhode Island during the action with Fort Fisher and the Federal Point batteries, 13 to 15 January 1865. Carrying out his duties courageously during the battle, Foy continued to be outstanding by his good conduct and faithful services throughout this engagement which resulted in a heavy casualty list when an attempt was made to storm Fort Fisher.
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