Charles H. Knight

1839 – 1904

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Charles H. Knight served the U.S. Army. Charles was 65 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient Charles H. Knight

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

30 July 1864 · At Petersburg, Va., 30 July 1864. Entered service at Keene, N.H. · Corporal, Company I, 9th New Hampshire Infantry.

. In company with a sergeant, was the first to enter the exploded mine; was wounded but took several prisoners to the Federal lines.

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Medal of Honor - Army July 30, 1864 · At Petersburg, Va., 30 July 1864. Entered service at Keene, N.H. · Corporal, Company I, 9th New Hampshire Infantry.

. In company with a sergeant, was the first to enter the exploded mine; was wounded but took several prisoners to the Federal lines.

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