Charles H. Ilgenfritz
1837 – 1920
Charles H. Ilgenfritz. Charles was 83 years old.
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Medal of Honor
2 April 1865 · At Fort Sedgwick, Va. · Sergeant, Company E, 207th Pennsylvania Infantry.
The color bearer falling, pierced by 7 balls, he immediately sprang forward and grasped the colors, planting them upon the enemy's forts amid a murderous fire of grape, canister, and musketry from the enemy.
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Foreign awards
Medal of Honor - Army
The color bearer falling, pierced by 7 balls, he immediately sprang forward and grasped the colors, planting them upon the enemy's forts amid a murderous fire of grape, canister, and musketry from the enemy.
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