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Charles M. Betts
Lieutenant Colonel
Lieutenant Colonel Charles M. Betts served the U.S. Army.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Medal of Honor
19 April 1865 · At Greensboro, N.C. · Lieutenant Colonel, 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry.
With a force of but 75 men, while on a scouting expedition, by a judicious disposition of his men, surprised and captured an entire battalion of the enemy's cavalry.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
With a force of but 75 men, while on a scouting expedition, by a judicious disposition of his men, surprised and captured an entire battalion of the enemy's cavalry.
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