United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
Charles H. Houghton
1842 – 1914
Charles H. Houghton served the U.S. Army. Charles was 71 years old.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
25 March 1865 · At Petersburg, Va., 30 July 1864; 25 March 1865. · Captain, Company L, 14th New York Artillery.
In the Union assault at the Crater (30 July 1864), and in the Confederate assault repelled at Fort Haskell, displayed most conspicuous gallantry and repeatedly exposed himself voluntarily to great danger, was 3 times wounded, and suffered loss of a leg.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
In the Union assault at the Crater (30 July 1864), and in the Confederate assault repelled at Fort Haskell, displayed most conspicuous gallantry and repeatedly exposed himself voluntarily to great danger, was 3 times wounded, and suffered loss of a leg.
Burial Information
Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
Section
3
Grave
2411-WS
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