Charles H. Tompkins

1830 – 1915

Charles H. Tompkins served the U.S. Army. Charles was 84 years old.

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

1 June 1861 · At Fairfax, Va. · First Lieutenant, 2d U.S. Cavalry.

Twice charged through the enemy's lines and, taking a carbine from an enlisted man, shot the enemy's captain.

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Medal of Honor - Army June 1, 1861 · At Fairfax, Va. · First Lieutenant, 2d U.S. Cavalry.

Twice charged through the enemy's lines and, taking a carbine from an enlisted man, shot the enemy's captain.

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